Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc
LS55 EBMMOT history
LS55 EBM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 149,631 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 EBM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 EBM was last recorded at 149,631 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 2,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,056 miles · 24 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,575 miles
- Average per year
- 6,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 149,631 miles
- 2023 – 146,320 miles
- 2022 – 145,252 miles
- 2021 – 145,173 miles
- 2020 – 144,104 miles
- 2019 – 142,913 miles
- 2018 – 140,873 miles
- 2017 – 137,568 miles
- 2016 – 127,534 miles
- 2015 – 117,920 miles
- 2014 – 109,349 miles
- 2013 – 97,387 miles
- 2012 – 87,995 miles
- 2011 – 77,743 miles
- 2010 – 67,573 miles
- 2009 – 54,149 miles
- 2008 – 39,426 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,631 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,631 miles (+2,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 149,631 miles
- Test number
- 674292137191
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,056 miles (+736)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 147,056 miles
- Test number
- 180340890409
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,320 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 146,320 miles
- Test number
- 587732214551
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,252 miles (+79)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 145,252 miles
- Test number
- 568650757812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,173 miles (+1,069)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,173 miles
- Test number
- 550407612514
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,104 miles (+1,191)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 144,104 miles
- Test number
- 530914388108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,913 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 142,913 miles
- Test number
- 603661232322
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail142,913 miles (+2,040)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,913 miles
- Test number
- 857500317888
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass140,873 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 140,873 miles
- Test number
- 681798137862
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail140,873 miles (+3,305)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,873 miles
- Test number
- 609270620532
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass137,568 miles (+10,034)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 137,568 miles
- Test number
- 777501868669
- AdvisoryFront Head light deteriated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass127,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 127,534 miles
- Test number
- 657414264931
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail127,534 miles (+9,614)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,534 miles
- Test number
- 854004905234
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,920 miles (+8,571)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 117,920 miles
- Test number
- 310879501466
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slighly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass109,349 miles (+11,962)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 109,349 miles
- Test number
- 418312454426
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
Pass97,387 miles (+9,392)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 97,387 miles
- Test number
- 969637343305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,995 miles (+10,252)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 87,995 miles
- Test number
- 188155642387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,743 miles
- Test number
- 307803641358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,743 miles (+10,170)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,743 miles
- Test number
- 988543841334
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass67,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 67,573 miles
- Test number
- 981161350385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,573 miles (+13,424)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,573 miles
- Test number
- 213951650336
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass54,149 miles (+14,723)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 54,149 miles
- Test number
- 561660839367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,426 miles
- Test number
- 221963758324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 EBM
- Does LS55 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 EBM expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 EBM?
- The MOT on LS55 EBM expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 EBM done?
- LS55 EBM was recorded at 149,631 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 6,888 miles a year.
- Has LS55 EBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 EBM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS55 EBM 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 EBM find?
- LS55 EBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s; rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s.
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