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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 KKJMOT history

LS55 KKJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS55 KKJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,398 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KKJ was last recorded at 117,398 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,945 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,453 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,398 miles
  • 2025 – 113,945 miles
  • 2024 – 110,976 miles
  • 2023 – 108,315 miles
  • 2022 – 105,137 miles
  • 2021 – 102,273 miles
  • 2020 – 99,471 miles
  • 2019 – 96,105 miles
  • 2018 – 91,507 miles
  • 2017 – 87,022 miles
  • 2016 – 82,196 miles
  • 2015 – 78,354 miles
  • 2014 – 74,112 miles
  • 2013 – 66,712 miles
  • 2012 – 59,117 miles
  • 2011 – 51,765 miles
  • 2010 – 44,347 miles
  • 2009 – 36,277 miles
  • 2008 – 27,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,398 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,398 miles (+3,453)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,398 miles
    Test number
    846402147169
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,945 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    129736307914
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,945 miles (+2,969)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    927868193384
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,976 miles (+2,661)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,976 miles
    Test number
    652290899420
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,315 miles (+3,178)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,315 miles
    Test number
    469582717656
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,137 miles (+2,864)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,137 miles
    Test number
    760682875357
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,273 miles (+2,802)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    385908783454
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,471 miles (+3,366)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    422045114250
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,105 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,105 miles
    Test number
    139573050812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,507 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    657023691285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,022 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,022 miles
    Test number
    966896467731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,196 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    327808919382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,354 miles
    Test number
    386268684047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,354 miles (+4,242)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,354 miles
    Test number
    636520949611
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass74,112 miles (+7,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,112 miles
    Test number
    885140264275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    145050123238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  17. Fail66,712 miles (+7,595)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    307410423284
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  18. Pass59,117 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    379489312228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,765 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,765 miles
    Test number
    116681821239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,347 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,347 miles
    Test number
    361297560205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,277 miles
    Test number
    402182309359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,277 miles (+8,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,277 miles
    Test number
    624571809363
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass27,958 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    264159318368
    • NoteDamage to outer wall of offside front tyre

Questions about LS55 KKJ

Does LS55 KKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 KKJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KKJ?
The MOT on LS55 KKJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 KKJ done?
LS55 KKJ was recorded at 117,398 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has LS55 KKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KKJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 KKJ 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 KKJ find?
LS55 KKJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint, and 5 more.

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