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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 KJNMOT history

LS55 KJN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LS55 KJN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
162,756 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KJN was last recorded at 162,756 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,753 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,756 miles
  • 2023 – 160,442 miles
  • 2022 – 159,172 miles
  • 2021 – 155,579 miles
  • 2020 – 149,500 miles
  • 2019 – 136,813 miles
  • 2018 – 125,790 miles
  • 2017 – 120,686 miles
  • 2016 – 115,253 miles
  • 2015 – 109,593 miles
  • 2014 – 101,986 miles
  • 2013 – 91,569 miles
  • 2012 – 82,873 miles
  • 2011 – 74,214 miles
  • 2010 – 62,736 miles
  • 2009 – 53,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,756 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear both shocker bump stops worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front both disc back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,756 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,756 miles
    Test number
    793120511364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail162,753 miles (+2,311)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,753 miles
    Test number
    462536980685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,442 miles (+1,270)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,442 miles
    Test number
    330541052986
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shocker bump stops worn

  4. Pass159,172 miles (+3,593)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,172 miles
    Test number
    647887452285
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shocker bump stops worn

  5. Pass155,579 miles (+6,079)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,579 miles
    Test number
    870511981671
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,500 miles (+12,687)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,500 miles
    Test number
    220177780549
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (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))

  7. Pass136,813 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,813 miles
    Test number
    688108342891
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s rear shock absorber dust cover
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  8. Fail136,804 miles (+11,014)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,804 miles
    Test number
    432103164235
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened ball joint fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s rear shock absorber dust cover
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  9. Pass125,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,790 miles
    Test number
    654400044546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail125,783 miles (+5,097)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    772314464334
    • FailureCentral Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass120,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    111091410499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,686 miles (+5,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    771851270345
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass115,253 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    598936260266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,593 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,593 miles
    Test number
    869334905128
    • NoteFront plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear plate deteriorated

  15. FailMileage not read3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379294005166
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear plate deteriorated

  16. Pass101,986 miles (+10,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,986 miles
    Test number
    835404414175
    • 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)

  17. Pass91,569 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,569 miles
    Test number
    728460923179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,873 miles (+8,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    979419702169
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass74,214 miles (+11,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    118168491010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,736 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    623879710151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    140639419135
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail53,577 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    303819619174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS55 KJN

Does LS55 KJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 KJN expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KJN?
The MOT on LS55 KJN expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 KJN done?
LS55 KJN was recorded at 162,756 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
Has LS55 KJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KJN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 KJN 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 KJN find?
LS55 KJN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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