
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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
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))
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))
Pass72,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,274 miles
- Test number
- 680724711989
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass71,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 71,891 miles
- Test number
- 333415400881
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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)
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)
Pass51,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,028 miles
- Test number
- 599266725177
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass43,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 43,714 miles
- Test number
- 287160434140
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass42,124 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 42,124 miles
- Test number
- 296495273199
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass40,959 miles (+3,113)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 40,959 miles
- Test number
- 756286792138
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass32,107 miles (+5,555)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,107 miles
- Test number
- 700951600314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,552 miles (+5,699)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,552 miles
- Test number
- 933421609315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 20,853 miles
- Test number
- 340894508320
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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