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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.

LR55 XUE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass141,191 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass125,171 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    366444222843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass74,116 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    415513442287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    205578141265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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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