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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 ZCNMOT history

LR55 ZCN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

LR55 ZCN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
84,416 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 ZCN was last recorded at 84,416 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 5,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,391 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,025 miles
Average per year
5,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,416 miles
  • 2022 – 79,391 miles
  • 2021 – 75,665 miles
  • 2020 – 71,983 miles
  • 2018 – 62,175 miles
  • 2017 – 56,832 miles
  • 2016 – 51,863 miles
  • 2015 – 48,890 miles
  • 2014 – 41,204 miles
  • 2013 – 36,759 miles
  • 2012 – 33,111 miles
  • 2011 – 25,670 miles
  • 2010 – 20,082 miles
  • 2009 – 14,894 miles
  • 2008 – 12,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,416 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front noise from front wheel back plate on disc
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sign of over heated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

What MOT failures 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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,416 miles (+5,025)10 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,416 miles
    Test number
    940205026754
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front noise from front wheel back plate on disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sign of over heated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Pass79,391 miles (+3,726)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    252945682605
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  3. Pass75,665 miles (+3,682)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    926862985764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTHIS VEHICLE HAS CORROSION IN THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS.QUITE A LOT OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION.
    • AdvisorySteering lock to lock at front wheels feels tight.

  4. Pass71,983 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    494227995296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTHIS VEHICLE HAS CORROSION IN THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS.QUITE ALOT OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION.

  5. Fail71,983 miles (+9,808)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    660069275933
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTHIS VEHICLE HAS CORROSION IN THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS.QUITE ALOT OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION.

  6. Pass62,175 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,175 miles
    Test number
    316830297612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass56,832 miles (+4,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    879100531918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp is corroded

  8. Pass51,863 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,863 miles
    Test number
    324449594961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,890 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    255494468755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,204 miles
    Test number
    908911914367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,204 miles (+4,445)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,204 miles
    Test number
    407749304372
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass36,759 miles (+3,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    687713173261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass33,111 miles (+7,441)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    709134692274
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass25,670 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    145845691227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,082 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,082 miles
    Test number
    731432000312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,894 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,894 miles
    Test number
    911403809359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,419 miles
    Test number
    450831688294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,419 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,419 miles
    Test number
    580871588211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR55 ZCN

Does LR55 ZCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 ZCN expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZCN?
The MOT on LR55 ZCN expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 ZCN done?
LR55 ZCN was recorded at 84,416 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 5,034 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZCN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZCN 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 ZCN find?
LR55 ZCN failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 10 major defects and 15 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 22 more.

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