Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR55 ZBZMOT history
LR55 ZBZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,115 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 143,115 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 ZBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 ZBZ was last recorded at 143,115 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,295 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,820 miles
- Average per year
- 7,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,115 miles
- 2025 – 140,295 miles
- 2024 – 137,703 miles
- 2023 – 133,431 miles
- 2022 – 127,797 miles
- 2021 – 121,450 miles
- 2020 – 117,187 miles
- 2019 – 109,891 miles
- 2018 – 103,464 miles
- 2017 – 98,245 miles
- 2015 – 82,664 miles
- 2014 – 71,542 miles
- 2012 – 57,885 miles
- 2011 – 46,732 miles
- 2010 – 40,589 miles
- 2009 – 28,339 miles
- 2008 – 20,370 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,115 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,115 miles (+2,820)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 143,115 miles
- Test number
- 292116975701
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,295 miles (+2,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 140,295 miles
- Test number
- 857228985701
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 (4.1.4 (b))
Pass137,703 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,703 miles
- Test number
- 815298980172
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,703 miles (+4,272)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,703 miles
- Test number
- 941791580682
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,431 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 133,431 miles
- Test number
- 453095525778
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,421 miles (+5,624)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,421 miles
- Test number
- 732400034636
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn And rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,797 miles (+6,347)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 127,797 miles
- Test number
- 235466087843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass121,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 121,450 miles
- Test number
- 748765534294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,450 miles (+4,263)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,450 miles
- Test number
- 548446590311
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass117,187 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 117,187 miles
- Test number
- 161004592079
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail117,184 miles (+7,293)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,184 miles
- Test number
- 425439991071
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass109,891 miles (+6,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,891 miles
- Test number
- 336413914800
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,464 miles (+5,219)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 103,464 miles
- Test number
- 684106216178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,245 miles (+2,829)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 98,245 miles
- Test number
- 674695678718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,416 miles (+12,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 95,416 miles
- Test number
- 873503312587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,664 miles (+2,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 82,664 miles
- Test number
- 568855968152
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass80,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 80,168 miles
- Test number
- 167740505142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,168 miles (+8,626)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,168 miles
- Test number
- 345660205146
- DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Pass71,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,542 miles
- Test number
- 258274904456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,542 miles (+13,657)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,542 miles
- Test number
- 358714704113
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass57,885 miles (+176)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 57,885 miles
- Test number
- 858844702316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteClutch pedal vibrates.
- NoteRadiator insecure.
Fail57,709 miles (+10,977)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,709 miles
- Test number
- 185280302337
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRadiator insecure.
Pass46,732 miles (+6,143)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 46,732 miles
- Test number
- 516126471278
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 40,589 miles
- Test number
- 380304590206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,589 miles (+12,250)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,589 miles
- Test number
- 250963890297
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Pass28,339 miles (+7,969)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 28,339 miles
- Test number
- 732733399273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 20,370 miles
- Test number
- 313158588208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,370 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,370 miles
- Test number
- 180217288289
- FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Questions about LR55 ZBZ
- Does LR55 ZBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZBZ is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 ZBZ?
- The MOT on LR55 ZBZ is valid until 27 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 ZBZ done?
- LR55 ZBZ was recorded at 143,115 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
- Has LR55 ZBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 ZBZ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 ZBZ 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 ZBZ find?
- LR55 ZBZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive.
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