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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 XULMOT history

LR55 XUL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

LR55 XUL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
161,721 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XUL was last recorded at 161,721 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,721 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,721 miles
  • 2022 – 152,158 miles
  • 2021 – 144,131 miles
  • 2020 – 140,355 miles
  • 2019 – 133,615 miles
  • 2018 – 125,795 miles
  • 2017 – 120,128 miles
  • 2016 – 114,098 miles
  • 2015 – 110,121 miles
  • 2014 – 105,127 miles
  • 2013 – 100,332 miles
  • 2012 – 92,216 miles
  • 2011 – 84,363 miles
  • 2010 – 75,838 miles
  • 2009 – 69,102 miles
  • 2008 – 51,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,721 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front consul bushes wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tire low and perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear ant roll bar bushes splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear wiper missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,721 miles
    Test number
    623024758777
    • AdvisoryBoth front consul bushes worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tire low and perished
    • AdvisoryRear ant roll bar bushes split
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  2. Fail161,721 miles (+9,563)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,721 miles
    Test number
    282268982896
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front consul bushes worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tire low and perished
    • AdvisoryRear ant roll bar bushes split
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  3. Pass152,158 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    769955299676
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll backing plates on disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wash inop
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  4. Fail152,158 miles (+8,027)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    968775356013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll backing plates on disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wash inop
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  5. Pass144,131 miles (+3,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    864944205495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail140,355 miles (+6,740)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,355 miles
    Test number
    363707909800
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass133,615 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,615 miles
    Test number
    190129343886
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  8. Fail133,542 miles (+7,747)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,542 miles
    Test number
    797028165328
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf drop link bush torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working front washers inop (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  9. Pass125,795 miles (+5,667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,795 miles
    Test number
    497957733536
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf drop link perishing
    • AdvisoryOsf outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVery slight leak from radiator

  10. Pass120,128 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    541133422887
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail120,128 miles (+6,030)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    906028996825
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205,55,16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass114,098 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,098 miles
    Test number
    561178487841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail114,089 miles (+3,968)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    980516486126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre appears low on pressure

  14. Pass110,121 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,121 miles
    Test number
    388842505456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r back plate,behind brake disc corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  15. Fail110,121 miles (+4,994)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,121 miles
    Test number
    609812005272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r back plate,behind brake disc corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  16. Pass105,127 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,127 miles
    Test number
    627195194125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light indicating a fault

  17. Fail105,127 miles (+4,795)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,127 miles
    Test number
    515625794145
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light indicating a fault

  18. Pass100,332 miles (+8,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,332 miles
    Test number
    605540413244
    • NoteOffside rear brake back plate coroded

  19. Pass92,216 miles (+7,853)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    368277192487
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass84,363 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    998239301345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    911305400315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,838 miles (+6,736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    211285300374
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,102 miles (+17,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    184340409377
    • NoteGlow plug light/engine warning light flashing on dash

  24. Pass51,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    324988498478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 XUL

Does LR55 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XUL expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XUL?
The MOT on LR55 XUL expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XUL done?
LR55 XUL was recorded at 161,721 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 7,717 miles a year.
Has LR55 XUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XUL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 XUL 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 XUL find?
LR55 XUL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: both front consul bushes worn; n/s/r tire low and perished; rear ant roll bar bushes split, and 1 more.

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