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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS55 EWGMOT history

LS55 EWG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

LS55 EWG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
169,031 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EWG was last recorded at 169,031 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 11,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,178 miles · 25 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
11,853 miles
Average per year
7,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 169,031 miles
  • 2020 – 157,178 miles
  • 2019 – 150,773 miles
  • 2018 – 145,373 miles
  • 2017 – 141,476 miles
  • 2016 – 135,818 miles
  • 2015 – 130,846 miles
  • 2014 – 119,790 miles
  • 2013 – 110,828 miles
  • 2012 – 100,381 miles
  • 2010 – 91,859 miles
  • 2009 – 82,266 miles
  • 2008 – 71,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,031 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,031 miles (+11,853)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,031 miles
    Test number
    401961191644
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,178 miles (+6,405)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,178 miles
    Test number
    506652325501
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively osf/nsf (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass150,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,773 miles
    Test number
    755644989780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,773 miles (+5,400)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,773 miles
    Test number
    161813197605
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,373 miles
    Test number
    148769852990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,373 miles (+3,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,373 miles
    Test number
    838619550153
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass141,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    565227310278
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail141,476 miles (+5,658)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    284838493175
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass135,818 miles (+4,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,818 miles
    Test number
    997444628658
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass130,846 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,846 miles
    Test number
    779125865035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,817 miles (+11,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    415534665067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,790 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    285263864019
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail119,790 miles (+8,962)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    649309954092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass110,828 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,828 miles
    Test number
    149843333015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,789 miles (+10,408)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    179669223407
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail100,381 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    408421632062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  17. Pass100,381 miles (+8,522)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    986281232007
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  18. Pass91,859 miles (+9,593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    192821150360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,266 miles (+10,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,266 miles
    Test number
    660608649375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    71,921 miles
    Test number
    482605648391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,921 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,921 miles
    Test number
    941855048303
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS55 EWG

Does LS55 EWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EWG expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EWG?
The MOT on LS55 EWG expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EWG done?
LS55 EWG was recorded at 169,031 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 7,488 miles a year.
Has LS55 EWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EWG has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 EWG 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 EWG find?
LS55 EWG passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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