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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 ZCUMOT history

LR55 ZCU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR55 ZCU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,491 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 ZCU
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
8 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 ZCU was last recorded at 75,491 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,432 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
3,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,491 miles
  • 2025 – 75,224 miles
  • 2021 – 72,274 miles
  • 2018 – 71,891 miles
  • 2017 – 68,768 miles
  • 2016 – 60,020 miles
  • 2015 – 51,028 miles
  • 2014 – 43,714 miles
  • 2013 – 42,124 miles
  • 2012 – 40,959 miles
  • 2011 – 37,846 miles
  • 2010 – 32,107 miles
  • 2009 – 26,552 miles
  • 2008 – 20,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlight damaged but secure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNon MOT dashboard lights flickering on dashboard.
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlight damaged but secure.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.

  • Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,491 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    239110522012
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight damaged but secure.
    • AdvisoryNon MOT dashboard lights flickering on dashboard.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight damaged but secure.
  2. Fail75,432 miles (+208)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    656340863308
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight damaged but secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight damaged but secure.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass75,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    106859770803
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail75,224 miles (+2,950)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    517504445540
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    680724711989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,274 miles (+383)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    182863805678
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  7. Pass71,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    333415400881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,891 miles (+3,123)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    170661294516
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  9. Pass68,768 miles (+8,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,768 miles
    Test number
    883877997671
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre in poor condition
  10. Pass60,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,020 miles
    Test number
    646765304904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail60,019 miles (+8,991)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,019 miles
    Test number
    107828723394
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass51,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    599266725177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,028 miles (+7,314)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    996293515155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass43,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,714 miles
    Test number
    287160434140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,714 miles (+1,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,714 miles
    Test number
    337746724197
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass42,124 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,124 miles
    Test number
    296495273199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,097 miles (+1,138)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    418779163145
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,959 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,959 miles
    Test number
    756286792138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,846 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,846 miles
    Test number
    386375281489
    • NoteFront wipers slight smear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly
  20. Fail37,846 miles (+5,739)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,846 miles
    Test number
    757085981286
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers slight smear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly
  21. Pass32,107 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    700951600314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,552 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    933421609315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,853 miles
    Test number
    340894508320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,853 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,853 miles
    Test number
    644553208362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 ZCU

Does LR55 ZCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ZCU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 ZCU?
The MOT on LR55 ZCU is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 ZCU done?
LR55 ZCU was recorded at 75,491 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
Has LR55 ZCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 ZCU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 ZCU 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 ZCU find?
LR55 ZCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlight damaged but secure.; non mot dashboard lights flickering on dashboard.; offside headlight damaged but secure..

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