Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,200 cc
LS55 EBDMOT history
LS55 EBD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 189,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 189,982 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 EBD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 EBD was last recorded at 189,982 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 189,606 miles · 20 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 376 miles
- Average per year
- 8,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,982 miles
- 2022 – 189,606 miles
- 2020 – 188,231 miles
- 2018 – 187,010 miles
- 2017 – 171,728 miles
- 2016 – 155,672 miles
- 2015 – 134,479 miles
- 2014 – 118,400 miles
- 2013 – 102,791 miles
- 2011 – 88,378 miles
- 2010 – 57,891 miles
- 2008 – 47,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,982 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front bumper slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear small cut in tyre outer side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front brake back plate deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust blow down pipe area , has been welded before
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,982 miles (+376)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 189,982 miles
- Test number
- 413798580836
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass189,606 miles (+1,375)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 189,606 miles
- Test number
- 638072478786
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp OS (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass188,231 miles (+1,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 188,231 miles
- Test number
- 772862576716
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,010 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 187,010 miles
- Test number
- 570134579885
- AdvisoryCentral Rear high level brake light disconected
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tyre outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate deteriorating
- AdvisoryExhaust blow down pipe area , has been welded before
Fail187,010 miles (+15,282)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,010 miles
- Test number
- 469476650959
- FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tyre outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate deteriorating
- AdvisoryExhaust blow down pipe area , has been welded before
Pass171,728 miles (+16,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 171,728 miles
- Test number
- 441712631441
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror indicator lense cracked
- AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust down pipes
Pass155,672 miles (+21,193)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 155,672 miles
- Test number
- 250796006357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light disconnected
Pass134,479 miles (+16,079)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 134,479 miles
- Test number
- 929607205064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,400 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 118,400 miles
- Test number
- 568564714033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail118,400 miles (+15,609)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,400 miles
- Test number
- 105254514023
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass102,791 miles (+314)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 102,791 miles
- Test number
- 379716913011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCenter stop dissconected
Fail102,477 miles (+14,099)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,477 miles
- Test number
- 348061313081
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCenter stop dissconected
Pass88,378 miles (+18)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 88,378 miles
- Test number
- 856133151397
- NoteCenter stop light dissconeted
Fail88,360 miles (+12,572)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,360 miles
- Test number
- 437071041313
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteCenter stop light dissconeted
Pass75,788 miles (+17,897)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 75,788 miles
- Test number
- 427766401087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,891 miles (+9,909)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,891 miles
- Test number
- 133552210480
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,982 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 47,982 miles
- Test number
- 204801058312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r,n/s/f tyres cuts in outer sideswall
- NoteTop brake light not working
Questions about LS55 EBD
- Does LS55 EBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 EBD expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 EBD?
- The MOT on LS55 EBD expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 EBD done?
- LS55 EBD was recorded at 189,982 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 8,692 miles a year.
- Has LS55 EBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 EBD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2018.
- Has the mileage on LS55 EBD 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 LS55 EBD find?
- LS55 EBD passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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