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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 ZBWMOT history

LR55 ZBW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LR55 ZBW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,325 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZBW was last recorded at 138,325 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,325 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,325 miles
  • 2025 – 134,913 miles
  • 2024 – 130,629 miles
  • 2023 – 124,371 miles
  • 2022 – 118,044 miles
  • 2021 – 105,186 miles
  • 2020 – 92,629 miles
  • 2019 – 82,624 miles
  • 2018 – 73,954 miles
  • 2017 – 64,196 miles
  • 2016 – 53,913 miles
  • 2015 – 43,917 miles
  • 2013 – 31,486 miles
  • 2012 – 23,071 miles
  • 2011 – 19,798 miles
  • 2010 – 17,612 miles
  • 2009 – 16,127 miles
  • 2008 – 13,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,325 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant leak possible radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,325 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,325 miles
    Test number
    671283718164
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,325 miles (+3,412)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,325 miles
    Test number
    833445525634
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,913 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    243919401379
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [both] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,913 miles (+8)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    969155224717
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [both] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail134,905 miles (+4,276)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,905 miles
    Test number
    929201402609
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    291705594831
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak possible radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail130,629 miles (+6,258)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    283906576394
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak possible radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  8. Pass124,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    814842018891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,371 miles (+6,327)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    319494440747
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass118,044 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,044 miles
    Test number
    527686121804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail118,041 miles (+12,855)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    277689167375
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,186 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,186 miles
    Test number
    580957992343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail105,186 miles (+12,557)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,186 miles
    Test number
    175590511749
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass92,629 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    892975743581
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil showing min on dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail92,627 miles (+10,003)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,627 miles
    Test number
    332421443473
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil showing min on dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass82,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    988892175890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail82,624 miles (+8,670)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    172089282667
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads worn over 50% more than nearside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass73,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    143992848570
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriated

  19. Fail73,953 miles (+9,757)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    325266986081
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriated

  20. Pass64,196 miles (+10,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    549506970157
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of wear (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,913 miles (+9,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    804424116079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass43,917 miles (+12,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    918349625009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass31,486 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,486 miles
    Test number
    767283343357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,071 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,071 miles
    Test number
    765480632353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,798 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,798 miles
    Test number
    176083701357
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass19,798 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,798 miles
    Test number
    806183201357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,612 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,612 miles
    Test number
    460956320405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,127 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,127 miles
    Test number
    164822419362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,917 miles
    Test number
    114556118354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 ZBW

Does LR55 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZBW is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZBW?
The MOT on LR55 ZBW is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 ZBW done?
LR55 ZBW was recorded at 138,325 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,155 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZBW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZBW 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 ZBW find?
LR55 ZBW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: all tyres perishing; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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