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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 NHJMOT history

LS55 NHJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LS55 NHJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,100 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NHJ was last recorded at 118,100 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,087 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,100 miles
  • 2024 – 115,944 miles
  • 2023 – 111,358 miles
  • 2022 – 107,937 miles
  • 2021 – 103,013 miles
  • 2020 – 89,620 miles
  • 2019 – 85,419 miles
  • 2018 – 82,378 miles
  • 2017 – 76,592 miles
  • 2016 – 72,560 miles
  • 2015 – 66,575 miles
  • 2014 – 60,385 miles
  • 2013 – 54,782 miles
  • 2012 – 49,293 miles
  • 2011 – 40,085 miles
  • 2010 – 30,925 miles
  • 2008 – 12,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,100 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder trays covers fitted time of test

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,100 miles (+13)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    836856492795
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covers fitted time of test

  2. Fail118,087 miles (+2,143)1 dangerous12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,087 miles
    Test number
    149862105453
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake excessively binding & o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,944 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,944 miles
    Test number
    998198369604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen stone chip
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  4. Fail115,944 miles (+4,586)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,944 miles
    Test number
    741753735857
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen stone chip
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  5. Pass111,358 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    468071276386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,937 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    746575089898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,013 miles (+13,393)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    953464398962
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    592757109241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail89,620 miles (+4,201)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    706708063146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,419 miles (+3,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,419 miles
    Test number
    533911541792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass82,378 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    442119491205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,340 miles (+5,748)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    338627417322
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    437792227964
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail76,592 miles (+4,032)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    597052006679
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass72,560 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    347856967258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,549 miles (+54)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    468333912698
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked

  17. Fail72,495 miles (+5,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    391191008844
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass66,575 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    929929495161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass60,385 miles (+5,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    159843894106
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass54,782 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,782 miles
    Test number
    506394393143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust -flexi joint -damaged.
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteOsf washer jet blocked
    • NoteSlight brake binding on the NSR and OSR wheels.

  21. Fail54,782 miles (+5,489)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,782 miles
    Test number
    295184593158
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust -flexi joint -damaged.
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteOsf washer jet blocked
    • NoteSlight brake binding on the NSR and OSR wheels.

  22. Pass49,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    397420002438
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Fail49,293 miles (+9,208)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    275950402286
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass40,085 miles (+9,160)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    355668981065
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked still readable

  25. Pass30,925 miles (+18,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,925 miles
    Test number
    764574110069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass12,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,061 miles
    Test number
    490506828307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NHJ

Does LS55 NHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NHJ is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NHJ?
The MOT on LS55 NHJ is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 NHJ done?
LS55 NHJ was recorded at 118,100 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,040 miles a year.
Has LS55 NHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NHJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 NHJ 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 NHJ find?
LS55 NHJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp reflector slightly defective both side; nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side, and 7 more.

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