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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 EBUMOT history

LS55 EBU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS55 EBU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,040 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EBU
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
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EBU was last recorded at 118,040 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 9,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,536 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,504 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,040 miles
  • 2025 – 108,536 miles
  • 2024 – 99,983 miles
  • 2023 – 90,157 miles
  • 2022 – 82,458 miles
  • 2021 – 73,347 miles
  • 2020 – 67,263 miles
  • 2019 – 62,222 miles
  • 2018 – 53,072 miles
  • 2017 – 47,752 miles
  • 2016 – 44,410 miles
  • 2015 – 41,362 miles
  • 2014 – 38,013 miles
  • 2013 – 34,749 miles
  • 2012 – 31,339 miles
  • 2011 – 28,350 miles
  • 2010 – 24,353 miles
  • 2009 – 20,420 miles
  • 2008 – 16,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,040 miles
    Test number
    834349569984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,040 miles (+9,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,040 miles
    Test number
    183400024226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    919554476752
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,536 miles (+8,553)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    131184378695
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,983 miles (+9,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    814754124413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded/rusty

  6. Pass90,157 miles (+232)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,157 miles
    Test number
    856272692245
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail89,925 miles (+7,467)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    629338889451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass82,458 miles (+9,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    402586635144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,347 miles (+6,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    840916645540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    168977983862
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail67,261 miles (+5,039)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,261 miles
    Test number
    628936167699
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass62,222 miles (+9,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,222 miles
    Test number
    592544824458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,072 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,072 miles
    Test number
    892626209284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,752 miles
    Test number
    190110622118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,752 miles (+3,342)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,752 miles
    Test number
    408090751594
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass44,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    455528383371
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

  17. Fail44,410 miles (+3,048)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    744349679773
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

  18. Pass41,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    414496120553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,362 miles (+3,349)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    477433865177
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass38,013 miles (+3,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    285933854207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass34,749 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    299262053293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    367350072461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,339 miles (+2,989)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    656690972215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass28,350 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    176905681216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,353 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,353 miles
    Test number
    683581190249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,420 miles (+3,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,420 miles
    Test number
    592931409321
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged and starting to perrish

  27. Pass16,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,579 miles
    Test number
    514028308306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EBU

Does LS55 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EBU is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EBU?
The MOT on LS55 EBU is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EBU done?
LS55 EBU was recorded at 118,040 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has LS55 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EBU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 EBU 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 EBU find?
LS55 EBU passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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