Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR55 ZBVMOT history

LR55 ZBV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LR55 ZBV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,230 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,491 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR55 ZBV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZBV was last recorded at 111,230 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,222 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,230 miles
  • 2024 – 105,857 miles
  • 2023 – 101,421 miles
  • 2022 – 98,202 miles
  • 2021 – 87,590 miles
  • 2020 – 77,293 miles
  • 2019 – 66,500 miles
  • 2018 – 58,702 miles
  • 2017 – 55,405 miles
  • 2016 – 55,264 miles
  • 2015 – 53,940 miles
  • 2014 – 53,340 miles
  • 2013 – 52,424 miles
  • 2012 – 47,814 miles
  • 2011 – 39,933 miles
  • 2010 – 29,977 miles
  • 2009 – 25,242 miles
  • 2008 – 17,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,230 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount bearing slightly stickyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,230 miles (+8)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    363979070408
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount bearing slightly sticky
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,222 miles (+5,365)1 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    521732365369
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount bearing slightly sticky
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,857 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    428008988478
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail105,857 miles (+4,436)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    632424707221
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass101,421 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    963352705424
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail101,421 miles (+3,219)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    605259495517
    • MajorFront Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,202 miles (+10,612)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,202 miles
    Test number
    504539735368
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass87,590 miles (+10,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    474888878343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,293 miles (+10,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    726505394544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass66,500 miles (+7,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    248469197198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush detiorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,702 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    370567489418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,405 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    493630303803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,264 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    861082645680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,940 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    640658834222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,340 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,340 miles
    Test number
    155061294221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,424 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,424 miles
    Test number
    789486793216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,413 miles (+4,599)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    978672393299
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass47,814 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    456606502457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,933 miles (+9,956)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    888577901351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,977 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,977 miles
    Test number
    792252900345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,242 miles (+7,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    740229809380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass17,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,722 miles
    Test number
    522308718387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 ZBV

Does LR55 ZBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZBV is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZBV?
The MOT on LR55 ZBV is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 ZBV done?
LR55 ZBV was recorded at 111,230 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,491 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZBV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZBV 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 ZBV find?
LR55 ZBV passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR55Z registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.