
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LR55 XUEMOT history
LR55 XUE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 141,191 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 XUE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 XUE was last recorded at 141,191 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,923 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,268 miles
- Average per year
- 5,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,191 miles
- 2025 – 138,923 miles
- 2024 – 137,123 miles
- 2023 – 133,785 miles
- 2022 – 130,000 miles
- 2021 – 126,813 miles
- 2020 – 125,171 miles
- 2019 – 122,247 miles
- 2018 – 117,331 miles
- 2017 – 110,655 miles
- 2016 – 104,734 miles
- 2015 – 98,529 miles
- 2014 – 91,258 miles
- 2013 – 83,102 miles
- 2012 – 74,116 miles
- 2011 – 66,549 miles
- 2010 – 57,383 miles
- 2009 – 47,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrodid (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,191 miles (+2,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 141,191 miles
- Test number
- 712983853743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrodid (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass138,923 miles (+1,800)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 138,923 miles
- Test number
- 872722033882
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass137,123 miles (+3,338)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 137,123 miles
- Test number
- 329005572252
- AdvisoryBoth front position lamps have slightly reduced output
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,785 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 133,785 miles
- Test number
- 356167660833
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,000 miles (+3,187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 130,000 miles
- Test number
- 306788286459
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisorySlight brake bind nearside rear
Pass126,813 miles (+1,642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 126,813 miles
- Test number
- 206063741146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
Pass125,171 miles (+2,924)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 125,171 miles
- Test number
- 366444222843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,247 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 122,247 miles
- Test number
- 321367795119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear All rear Suspension bushes starting to deteriorate with age
Fail122,247 miles (+4,916)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,247 miles
- Test number
- 615260646611
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All rear Suspension bushes starting to deteriorate with age
Pass117,331 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 117,331 miles
- Test number
- 546820760365
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail117,330 miles (+6,675)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,330 miles
- Test number
- 433543761594
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
Pass110,655 miles (+5,921)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 110,655 miles
- Test number
- 702112452387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,734 miles (+6,205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 104,734 miles
- Test number
- 235864347233
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisorySlight play n/s steering rack end
Pass98,529 miles (+7,271)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,529 miles
- Test number
- 238238184674
- AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Pass91,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,258 miles
- Test number
- 329108554429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,258 miles (+8,156)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,258 miles
- Test number
- 707878554296
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
Pass83,102 miles (+8,986)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 83,102 miles
- Test number
- 345227543225
- NoteSlight grease around nearside cv gaiter
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn uneven
Pass74,116 miles (+7,567)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 74,116 miles
- Test number
- 415513442287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 66,549 miles
- Test number
- 205578141265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,549 miles (+9,166)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,549 miles
- Test number
- 347398241252
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass57,383 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,383 miles
- Test number
- 854119950222
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp lens cracked
Fail57,380 miles (+9,554)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,380 miles
- Test number
- 104488350285
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp lens cracked
Pass47,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,826 miles
- Test number
- 782190999095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 XUE
- Does LR55 XUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XUE is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 XUE?
- The MOT on LR55 XUE is valid until 15 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 XUE done?
- LR55 XUE was recorded at 141,191 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
- Has LR55 XUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 XUE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on LR55 XUE 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 XUE find?
- LR55 XUE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrodid.
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