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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 KWLMOT history

LS55 KWL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LS55 KWL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
143,912 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KWL was last recorded at 143,912 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 6,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,088 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,824 miles
Average per year
8,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,912 miles
  • 2023 – 137,088 miles
  • 2022 – 127,654 miles
  • 2021 – 118,122 miles
  • 2020 – 111,444 miles
  • 2019 – 105,426 miles
  • 2018 – 101,109 miles
  • 2017 – 94,289 miles
  • 2015 – 81,832 miles
  • 2014 – 57,574 miles
  • 2012 – 42,812 miles
  • 2010 – 20,291 miles
  • 2009 – 17,854 miles
  • 2008 – 12,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,912 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,912 miles
    Test number
    163992287096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,911 miles (+6,823)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,911 miles
    Test number
    852003608013
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass137,088 miles (+9,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,088 miles
    Test number
    249724930291
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass127,654 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    884810044786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,122 miles
    Test number
    226996168960
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Fail118,122 miles (+6,678)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,122 miles
    Test number
    223391613813
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    365630851166
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail111,444 miles (+6,018)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    308221326793
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass105,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,426 miles
    Test number
    289561444559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,426 miles (+4,317)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,426 miles
    Test number
    844505240659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass101,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,109 miles
    Test number
    275454818833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tapering on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim beam image distorted
  12. Fail101,109 miles (+6,820)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,109 miles
    Test number
    643232626181
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tapering on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim beam image distorted
  13. Pass94,289 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    927121997823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,178 miles (+12,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,178 miles
    Test number
    679048177580
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  15. Pass81,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    278126364546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,832 miles (+11,405)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    862852650181
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  17. Pass70,427 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    629765415050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail70,427 miles (+12,853)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    346905715004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass57,574 miles (+14,762)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,574 miles
    Test number
    627767404001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdded 2 litres oil before test
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOil level light on
    • NoteRear discs low
  20. Pass42,812 miles (+13,195)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,812 miles
    Test number
    397264452310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,617 miles (+9,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,617 miles
    Test number
    198334312484
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass20,291 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,291 miles
    Test number
    432462550418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,854 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,854 miles
    Test number
    212329339318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,581 miles
    Test number
    134183658313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 KWL

Does LS55 KWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 KWL expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KWL?
The MOT on LS55 KWL expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 KWL done?
LS55 KWL was recorded at 143,912 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 8,687 miles a year.
Has LS55 KWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KWL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 KWL 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 KWL find?
LS55 KWL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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