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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS55 EWNMOT history

LS55 EWN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LS55 EWN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,851 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EWN was last recorded at 98,851 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 6,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,610 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,241 miles
Average per year
5,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,851 miles
  • 2024 – 92,610 miles
  • 2023 – 85,574 miles
  • 2022 – 66,218 miles
  • 2021 – 52,643 miles
  • 2020 – 41,388 miles
  • 2018 – 38,813 miles
  • 2017 – 37,197 miles
  • 2016 – 34,920 miles
  • 2015 – 32,813 miles
  • 2014 – 30,690 miles
  • 2013 – 29,260 miles
  • 2012 – 26,737 miles
  • 2011 – 24,414 miles
  • 2010 – 21,360 miles
  • 2009 – 18,151 miles
  • 2008 – 11,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,851 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    655822040345
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,851 miles (+6,241)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    279056884207
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,610 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,610 miles
    Test number
    106523997464
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,601 miles (+7,027)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,601 miles
    Test number
    706536080333
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,574 miles (+6,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    835058706426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,738 miles (+12,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,738 miles
    Test number
    676911066240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    626809017715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,218 miles (+13,575)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    763876674392
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass52,643 miles (+11,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    619489994744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,388 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    312865144183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    567290590117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,813 miles (+1,616)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    384169248975
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass37,197 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,197 miles
    Test number
    431506782419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,920 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,920 miles
    Test number
    578773505072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,813 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    585310960142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    436465194264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,690 miles (+1,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    106055294260
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass29,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,260 miles
    Test number
    848953423376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,260 miles (+2,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,260 miles
    Test number
    556333023396
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass26,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,737 miles
    Test number
    219044812346
    • NoteO/s/f +o/s/r tyre walls cracking+on tread

  21. Fail26,737 miles (+2,323)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,737 miles
    Test number
    148214912365
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • NoteO/s/f +o/s/r tyre walls cracking+on tread

  22. Pass24,414 miles (+3,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    865395721370
    • NoteFront number plate font very slight diffrent

  23. Pass21,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    302343420375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,360 miles (+3,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    400743120416
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass18,151 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,151 miles
    Test number
    413338819411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,373 miles
    Test number
    453653718475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EWN

Does LS55 EWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EWN is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EWN?
The MOT on LS55 EWN is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EWN done?
LS55 EWN was recorded at 98,851 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,098 miles a year.
Has LS55 EWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EWN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 EWN 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 EWN find?
LS55 EWN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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