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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 EWUMOT history

LS55 EWU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2022.

LS55 EWU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
193,772 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EWU was last recorded at 193,772 miles on 19 Mar 2022, 4,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,415 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,357 miles
Average per year
11,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,772 miles
  • 2021 – 189,415 miles
  • 2020 – 183,178 miles
  • 2019 – 172,698 miles
  • 2018 – 163,535 miles
  • 2017 – 154,769 miles
  • 2016 – 154,396 miles
  • 2015 – 148,585 miles
  • 2014 – 139,472 miles
  • 2013 – 130,099 miles
  • 2012 – 104,365 miles
  • 2011 – 78,412 miles
  • 2010 – 49,740 miles
  • 2008 – 40,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,772 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,772 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,772 miles
    Test number
    615466805353
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail193,772 miles (+4,357)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,772 miles
    Test number
    782069416032
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    189,415 miles
    Test number
    386013658268
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail189,415 miles (+6,237)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,415 miles
    Test number
    859053265805
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass183,178 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,178 miles
    Test number
    231861907715
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Fail183,178 miles (+10,480)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,178 miles
    Test number
    201160763143
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Pass172,698 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,698 miles
    Test number
    757001999762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail172,688 miles (+9,153)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,688 miles
    Test number
    943445860975
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass163,535 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,535 miles
    Test number
    885197674939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,769 miles
    Test number
    201000484775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail154,767 miles (+371)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,767 miles
    Test number
    829194363681
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front facing bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass154,396 miles (+5,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,396 miles
    Test number
    569328258338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass148,585 miles (+9,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    148,585 miles
    Test number
    168482154120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass139,472 miles (+5,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,472 miles
    Test number
    618045444279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,616 miles (+26)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    133,616 miles
    Test number
    336916614078
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail133,590 miles (+3,491)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,590 miles
    Test number
    305710614007
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass130,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,099 miles
    Test number
    527001423200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,099 miles (+25,734)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,099 miles
    Test number
    227230823241
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass104,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,365 miles
    Test number
    255255202208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,365 miles (+25,953)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,365 miles
    Test number
    789455502201
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass78,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,412 miles
    Test number
    745957141124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,412 miles (+28,672)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,412 miles
    Test number
    915657741188
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass49,740 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    970281240070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,733 miles (+9,582)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    343310840037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass40,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,151 miles
    Test number
    131577268246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,151 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,151 miles
    Test number
    660786668230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 EWU

Does LS55 EWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EWU expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EWU?
The MOT on LS55 EWU expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EWU done?
LS55 EWU was recorded at 193,772 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2022, an average of 11,391 miles a year.
Has LS55 EWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EWU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 EWU 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 EWU find?
LS55 EWU passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear.

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