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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS55 GDUMOT history

LS55 GDU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LS55 GDU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
165,215 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 GDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 GDU was last recorded at 165,215 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 10,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,872 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,343 miles
Average per year
9,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,215 miles
  • 2024 – 154,872 miles
  • 2023 – 140,701 miles
  • 2022 – 129,701 miles
  • 2021 – 120,284 miles
  • 2020 – 107,570 miles
  • 2019 – 93,770 miles
  • 2018 – 82,205 miles
  • 2017 – 64,502 miles
  • 2016 – 47,626 miles
  • 2015 – 33,149 miles
  • 2014 – 28,446 miles
  • 2013 – 25,770 miles
  • 2012 – 22,988 miles
  • 2011 – 18,874 miles
  • 2010 – 16,269 miles
  • 2009 – 12,465 miles
  • 2008 – 9,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,215 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,215 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,215 miles
    Test number
    215085041273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,872 miles (+14,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,872 miles
    Test number
    708054433754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass140,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,701 miles
    Test number
    241750515257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,701 miles (+11,000)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,701 miles
    Test number
    817458576265
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights are worn beam image is weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn low inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.

  5. Pass129,701 miles (+9,417)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,701 miles
    Test number
    556036308460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc back plate corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryUnable to measure oil temperature or rpm on emissions test

  6. Pass120,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    889872066174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,284 miles (+12,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    174120284124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass107,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,570 miles
    Test number
    348467998679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail107,570 miles (+13,800)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,570 miles
    Test number
    329369869946
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    640801032844
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake light not working
    • AdvisoryHeadlight are dull /frosted lends .

  11. Fail93,770 miles (+11,565)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    684954222749
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear vision impaired (3.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake light not working
    • AdvisoryHeadlight are dull /frosted lends .
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass82,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    478691187973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,204 miles (+17,702)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,204 miles
    Test number
    399708136482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass64,502 miles (+16,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    638599358011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    196628280383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,626 miles (+14,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    472777488798
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass33,149 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    724023721671
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres are cracking

  18. Pass28,446 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    537777824240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    219102233263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,770 miles (+2,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    948782333218
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  21. Pass22,988 miles (+4,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,988 miles
    Test number
    595003642200
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking

  22. Pass18,874 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,874 miles
    Test number
    277374131212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,269 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,269 miles
    Test number
    143498520213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,465 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,465 miles
    Test number
    383686239442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,716 miles
    Test number
    513055338229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 GDU

Does LS55 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 GDU is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 GDU?
The MOT on LS55 GDU is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 GDU done?
LS55 GDU was recorded at 165,215 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 9,079 miles a year.
Has LS55 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 GDU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 GDU 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 GDU find?
LS55 GDU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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