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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 ODTMOT history

LS55 ODT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LS55 ODT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
204,545 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ODT
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
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ODT was last recorded at 204,545 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 15,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,023 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,522 miles
Average per year
9,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,545 miles
  • 2024 – 189,023 miles
  • 2023 – 176,546 miles
  • 2022 – 165,354 miles
  • 2021 – 155,119 miles
  • 2020 – 143,187 miles
  • 2019 – 137,907 miles
  • 2018 – 129,597 miles
  • 2017 – 126,718 miles
  • 2016 – 122,659 miles
  • 2015 – 116,859 miles
  • 2014 – 110,516 miles
  • 2012 – 92,674 miles
  • 2011 – 81,423 miles
  • 2010 – 71,634 miles
  • 2008 – 47,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,545 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    204,545 miles
    Test number
    305694817601
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail204,545 miles (+15,522)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,545 miles
    Test number
    381380924561
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass189,023 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,023 miles
    Test number
    631992227160
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,022 miles (+12,476)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,022 miles
    Test number
    586218590530
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    519071429462
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail176,546 miles (+11,192)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    659349801601
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,354 miles (+10,235)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,354 miles
    Test number
    439461046827
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass155,119 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    768980211703
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail155,119 miles (+11,932)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    976483117572
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass143,187 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,187 miles
    Test number
    181969312329
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  11. Fail143,187 miles (+5,280)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,187 miles
    Test number
    847229383255
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  12. Pass137,907 miles (+145)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,907 miles
    Test number
    946718540691
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail137,762 miles (+8,165)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    755176514326
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass129,597 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,597 miles
    Test number
    757576628566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,718 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,718 miles
    Test number
    938938517928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,716 miles (+4,057)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,716 miles
    Test number
    309357091940
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes binding but not showing on brake tester.

  17. Pass122,659 miles (+5,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,659 miles
    Test number
    265662241424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass116,859 miles (+6,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    916892525252
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

  19. Fail110,516 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,516 miles
    Test number
    315263224406
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass110,516 miles (+17,842)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,516 miles
    Test number
    389083124435
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass92,674 miles (+11,251)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    325590792400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,423 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    609270501332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,634 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    832575930330
    • NoteFlat spots to o/s/r tyre.rear disc pads starting to get low.

  24. Fail71,634 miles (+3,595)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    540335830311
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFlat spots to o/s/r tyre.rear disc pads starting to get low.

  25. Pass68,039 miles (+20,345)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    840946890141
    • 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 (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre stepped.

  26. Fail47,694 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    231284038333
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass47,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    792154238380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ODT

Does LS55 ODT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ODT is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ODT?
The MOT on LS55 ODT is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ODT done?
LS55 ODT was recorded at 204,545 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 9,260 miles a year.
Has LS55 ODT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ODT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 ODT 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 ODT find?
LS55 ODT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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