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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS55 EWDMOT history

LS55 EWD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS55 EWD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,597 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EWD was last recorded at 124,597 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,380 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,217 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,597 miles
  • 2024 – 122,380 miles
  • 2023 – 120,776 miles
  • 2022 – 118,130 miles
  • 2021 – 114,419 miles
  • 2020 – 111,593 miles
  • 2019 – 107,464 miles
  • 2018 – 106,320 miles
  • 2017 – 100,600 miles
  • 2015 – 96,540 miles
  • 2014 – 87,054 miles
  • 2013 – 80,959 miles
  • 2012 – 70,573 miles
  • 2011 – 55,604 miles
  • 2010 – 41,680 miles
  • 2009 – 30,588 miles
  • 2008 – 28,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,597 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,597 miles
    Test number
    420631509114
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,597 miles (+2,217)1 repaired4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,597 miles
    Test number
    729616920024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,380 miles (+1,604)8 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    152159149528
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from the flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,776 miles (+2,646)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    483499610613
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    430823612647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,125 miles (+3,706)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,125 miles
    Test number
    655542415496
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,419 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    515013661415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,415 miles (+2,822)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    849021888886
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,593 miles (+4,129)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,593 miles
    Test number
    390863693137
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,464 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,464 miles
    Test number
    789904266072
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail107,451 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,451 miles
    Test number
    843016465704
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,320 miles (+5,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    957353843449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass100,600 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,600 miles
    Test number
    942602464461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,540 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,540 miles
    Test number
    929223708798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,106 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    535766405018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,054 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,054 miles
    Test number
    116830814486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,024 miles (+6,065)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    699186704053
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass80,959 miles (+10,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    407629603078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,573 miles (+14,969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    945172412058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,604 miles (+13,924)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    165272311086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    120805210056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,680 miles (+11,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    513845710093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass30,588 miles (+1,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    162182519007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,856 miles
    Test number
    201082958272
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about LS55 EWD

Does LS55 EWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EWD is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EWD?
The MOT on LS55 EWD is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EWD done?
LS55 EWD was recorded at 124,597 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has LS55 EWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EWD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 EWD 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 EWD find?
LS55 EWD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 8 more.

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