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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,900 cc

LS55 KWTMOT history

LS55 KWT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS55 KWT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,098 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KWT was last recorded at 148,098 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,093 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,005 miles
Average per year
6,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,098 miles
  • 2024 – 146,093 miles
  • 2023 – 142,345 miles
  • 2022 – 139,772 miles
  • 2021 – 137,961 miles
  • 2020 – 136,268 miles
  • 2019 – 134,026 miles
  • 2018 – 125,365 miles
  • 2017 – 114,367 miles
  • 2016 – 108,855 miles
  • 2015 – 105,096 miles
  • 2014 – 100,562 miles
  • 2013 – 92,320 miles
  • 2012 – 67,929 miles
  • 2011 – 58,485 miles
  • 2010 – 46,173 miles
  • 2009 – 36,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,098 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,098 miles (+2,005)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,098 miles
    Test number
    619651252162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass146,093 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,093 miles
    Test number
    174869229749
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail146,093 miles (+52)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,093 miles
    Test number
    850437055083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail146,041 miles (+3,696)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,041 miles
    Test number
    180418710268
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings are corroded

  5. Pass142,345 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,345 miles
    Test number
    896677096899
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,345 miles (+2,573)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,345 miles
    Test number
    396111042553
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,772 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,772 miles
    Test number
    744712342299
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass137,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    137,961 miles
    Test number
    531112176652
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail137,961 miles (+1,693)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,961 miles
    Test number
    990042304498
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass136,268 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,268 miles
    Test number
    456434923048
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail136,268 miles (+2,242)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,268 miles
    Test number
    643844456565
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass134,026 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,026 miles
    Test number
    892098228426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,365 miles (+10,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    622962607750
    • 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)

  14. Pass114,367 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    279462618339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,340 miles (+5,485)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,340 miles
    Test number
    906604593965
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault amber air bag light / air bag fault on display (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer head lamp lenses are weathering

  16. Pass108,855 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,855 miles
    Test number
    762276408071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,096 miles
    Test number
    195643035071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,095 miles (+4,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,095 miles
    Test number
    739881435071
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass100,562 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,562 miles
    Test number
    777952734054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    226539613023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,320 miles (+24,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    865629113067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass67,929 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    528607122087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,922 miles (+9,437)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    309816422072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass58,485 miles (+12,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,485 miles
    Test number
    625245121008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass46,173 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    352420220044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    330123129095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 KWT

Does LS55 KWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 KWT is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KWT?
The MOT on LS55 KWT is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 KWT done?
LS55 KWT was recorded at 148,098 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
Has LS55 KWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KWT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 KWT 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 KWT find?
LS55 KWT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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