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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS55 EBLMOT history

LS55 EBL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LS55 EBL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,646 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EBL was last recorded at 87,646 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,751 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
2,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,646 miles
  • 2025 – 86,751 miles
  • 2024 – 85,764 miles
  • 2023 – 84,044 miles
  • 2022 – 81,417 miles
  • 2021 – 79,988 miles
  • 2020 – 78,811 miles
  • 2019 – 76,966 miles
  • 2018 – 74,450 miles
  • 2017 – 72,052 miles
  • 2016 – 69,504 miles
  • 2015 – 67,026 miles
  • 2014 – 63,606 miles
  • 2013 – 60,224 miles
  • 2012 – 55,766 miles
  • 2011 – 51,755 miles
  • 2010 – 45,778 miles
  • 2009 – 41,136 miles
  • 2008 – 36,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • N/s cv clip loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    498615909533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail87,644 miles (+893)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,644 miles
    Test number
    785975353314
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass86,751 miles (+987)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    734532131711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass85,764 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    506227531094
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail85,764 miles (+1,720)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    425817860634
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,044 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    168271472237
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail84,043 miles (+2,626)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,043 miles
    Test number
    612623420242
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass81,417 miles (+1,429)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    846408374725
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,988 miles (+1,177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,988 miles
    Test number
    632465237066
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s cv clip loose

  10. Pass78,811 miles (+1,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,811 miles
    Test number
    904037914395
    • AdvisoryN/s cv clip loose
    • AdvisoryN/s side repeater slightly damaged

  11. Pass76,966 miles (+2,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    432229342340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s cv gaiter clip loose

  12. Pass74,450 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,450 miles
    Test number
    263656683441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    776007280791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,052 miles (+2,548)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    145606930891
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass69,504 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    712147056869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,026 miles (+3,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    273102866195
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres becoming low
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f cv gaiter has slight weep

  17. Pass63,606 miles (+3,382)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    507196764210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front pads low

  18. Pass60,224 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    338321983491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,766 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    606892992212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,755 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    675235911391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,778 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    834235000340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,136 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,136 miles
    Test number
    843093319334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,269 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,269 miles
    Test number
    371172928327
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,269 miles
    Test number
    781122828342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 EBL

Does LS55 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EBL is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EBL?
The MOT on LS55 EBL is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EBL done?
LS55 EBL was recorded at 87,646 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,898 miles a year.
Has LS55 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EBL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 EBL 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 EBL find?
LS55 EBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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