Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LS55 EXJMOT history
LS55 EXJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 139,181 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 EXJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 EXJ was last recorded at 139,181 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 3,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,214 miles · 29 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,967 miles
- Average per year
- 7,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,181 miles
- 2024 – 135,214 miles
- 2023 – 131,164 miles
- 2021 – 112,059 miles
- 2020 – 97,779 miles
- 2019 – 81,782 miles
- 2018 – 67,132 miles
- 2017 – 61,218 miles
- 2016 – 51,132 miles
- 2015 – 39,588 miles
- 2014 – 25,228 miles
- 2013 – 22,557 miles
- 2012 – 20,164 miles
- 2011 – 16,690 miles
- 2010 – 13,039 miles
- 2008 – 10,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,181 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,181 miles (+3,967)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 139,181 miles
- Test number
- 457629268441
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass135,214 miles (+4,050)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 135,214 miles
- Test number
- 964225054650
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass131,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 131,164 miles
- Test number
- 412221394330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,934 km (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 198,934 km
- Test number
- 310274201235
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail198,926 km6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,926 km
- Test number
- 370814966310
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,059 miles (+14,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 112,059 miles
- Test number
- 987061293933
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass97,779 miles (+15,997)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 97,779 miles
- Test number
- 759752460342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,782 miles (+14,650)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 81,782 miles
- Test number
- 540273240416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,132 miles (+5,914)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,132 miles
- Test number
- 417885752634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,218 miles (+10,086)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 61,218 miles
- Test number
- 617801615155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,132 miles
- Test number
- 783239858360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,132 miles (+11,544)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,132 miles
- Test number
- 697465909618
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass39,588 miles (+14,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,588 miles
- Test number
- 839059705206
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass25,228 miles (+2,671)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,228 miles
- Test number
- 427081444097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,557 miles (+2,393)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 22,557 miles
- Test number
- 196436933435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 20,164 miles
- Test number
- 328071442009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,164 miles (+3,474)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,164 miles
- Test number
- 185180542022
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass16,690 miles (+3,651)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 16,690 miles
- Test number
- 176673631497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,039 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 13,039 miles
- Test number
- 181343930042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 10,010 miles
- Test number
- 443835528345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,010 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,010 miles
- Test number
- 891994428398
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LS55 EXJ
- Does LS55 EXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 EXJ expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 EXJ?
- The MOT on LS55 EXJ expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 EXJ done?
- LS55 EXJ was recorded at 139,181 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 7,757 miles a year.
- Has LS55 EXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 EXJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS55 EXJ 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 EXJ find?
- LS55 EXJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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