Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR55 XSTMOT history
LR55 XST is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 140,853 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,877 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 XST
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 XST was last recorded at 140,853 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 140,170 miles · 1 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 683 miles
- Average per year
- 5,877 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,853 miles
- 2025 – 132,902 miles
- 2024 – 129,618 miles
- 2023 – 126,489 miles
- 2022 – 123,541 miles
- 2021 – 122,166 miles
- 2020 – 119,862 miles
- 2019 – 114,418 miles
- 2018 – 113,127 miles
- 2017 – 110,560 miles
- 2016 – 106,627 miles
- 2015 – 102,694 miles
- 2014 – 98,594 miles
- 2013 – 92,774 miles
- 2012 – 85,812 miles
- 2011 – 72,863 miles
- 2010 – 61,034 miles
- 2009 – 49,327 miles
- 2008 – 36,121 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,853 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,853 miles (+683)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 140,853 miles
- Test number
- 646122783665
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail140,170 miles (+7,268)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,170 miles
- Test number
- 484254278365
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass132,902 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 132,902 miles
- Test number
- 895175464584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,833 miles (+3,215)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,833 miles
- Test number
- 850669388078
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,618 miles (+56)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 129,618 miles
- Test number
- 667129475272
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,562 miles (+3,073)7 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,562 miles
- Test number
- 334746361869
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Front - Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,489 miles (+2,948)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 126,489 miles
- Test number
- 636739010137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,541 miles (+1,375)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,541 miles
- Test number
- 659592806226
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,166 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 122,166 miles
- Test number
- 408983924731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,166 miles (+2,304)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,166 miles
- Test number
- 474268183399
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,862 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 119,862 miles
- Test number
- 719121345544
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail119,862 miles (+5,444)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,862 miles
- Test number
- 410252801731
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 114,418 miles
- Test number
- 265467397737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,418 miles (+1,291)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,418 miles
- Test number
- 249693714337
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,127 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 113,127 miles
- Test number
- 550692280524
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail113,126 miles (+2,566)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,126 miles
- Test number
- 915255206070
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass110,560 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 110,560 miles
- Test number
- 674673174083
- AdvisoryOffside h/l poor beam
Fail110,559 miles (+3,932)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,559 miles
- Test number
- 967018768215
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass106,627 miles (+3,933)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 106,627 miles
- Test number
- 115600872275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,694 miles (+4,100)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 102,694 miles
- Test number
- 294950874859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,594 miles (+5,820)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 98,594 miles
- Test number
- 627142524357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 92,774 miles
- Test number
- 178791113378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,774 miles (+6,962)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,774 miles
- Test number
- 398561713319
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass85,812 miles (+12,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,812 miles
- Test number
- 708464712360
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,863 miles (+11,829)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 72,863 miles
- Test number
- 915530421356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,034 miles (+11,707)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 61,034 miles
- Test number
- 180706400305
- NoteCoolant leak. NSF (radiator). Header tank empty.
Pass49,327 miles (+13,206)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,327 miles
- Test number
- 911536019300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,121 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 36,121 miles
- Test number
- 821230628345
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR55 XST
- Does LR55 XST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XST is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 XST?
- The MOT on LR55 XST is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 XST done?
- LR55 XST was recorded at 140,853 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,877 miles a year.
- Has LR55 XST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 XST has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 XST ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LR55 XST find?
- LR55 XST passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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