Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LS55 TVDMOT history
LS55 TVD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 155,466 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 TVD
- 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
- 16 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 TVD was last recorded at 155,466 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,463 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 7,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,466 miles
- 2023 – 134,998 miles
- 2022 – 125,723 miles
- 2021 – 120,299 miles
- 2020 – 116,963 miles
- 2019 – 105,971 miles
- 2018 – 94,369 miles
- 2017 – 82,860 miles
- 2015 – 71,599 miles
- 2014 – 63,905 miles
- 2013 – 59,583 miles
- 2012 – 53,381 miles
- 2011 – 47,909 miles
- 2010 – 43,119 miles
- 2009 – 36,004 miles
- 2008 – 27,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,466 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,466 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 155,466 miles
- Test number
- 147731523443
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,463 miles (+20,465)1 dangerous11 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,463 miles
- Test number
- 660726167272
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,998 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 134,998 miles
- Test number
- 187169549219
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,998 miles (+9,275)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,998 miles
- Test number
- 141456985063
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,723 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 125,723 miles
- Test number
- 799622474206
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass120,299 miles (+3,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 120,299 miles
- Test number
- 962525862520
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 116,963 miles
- Test number
- 729973130784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,963 miles (+10,992)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,963 miles
- Test number
- 719358416352
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass105,971 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 105,971 miles
- Test number
- 252461102386
- AdvisoryNearside & offside headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lenses
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing perishing between tread patterns
- AdvisoryNearside front inner brake pad close to wear indicator
Fail105,970 miles (+11,601)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,970 miles
- Test number
- 777687474968
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lenses
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing perishing between tread patterns
- AdvisoryNearside front inner brake pad close to wear indicator
Pass94,369 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 94,369 miles
- Test number
- 554869044120
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,368 miles (+11,508)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,368 miles
- Test number
- 684640525211
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass82,860 miles (+11,261)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 82,860 miles
- Test number
- 196826362317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,599 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 71,599 miles
- Test number
- 771914624803
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail71,599 miles (+7,694)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,599 miles
- Test number
- 493904612886
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,905 miles (+4,322)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 63,905 miles
- Test number
- 758917634369
- NoteFront exhaust flexi pipe is blowing
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOffside rear tyre has small cut/chunk missing in sidewall
Pass59,583 miles (+6,202)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,583 miles
- Test number
- 956983343398
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,381 miles (+5,472)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 53,381 miles
- Test number
- 367485232309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,909 miles (+4,790)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 47,909 miles
- Test number
- 677772441388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,119 miles (+7,115)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 43,119 miles
- Test number
- 540578220357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords
Pass36,004 miles (+8,562)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 36,004 miles
- Test number
- 131052049319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,442 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,442 miles
- Test number
- 474826728305
- NoteN/s/r tyre inner side wall split
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Questions about LS55 TVD
- Does LS55 TVD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 TVD expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 TVD?
- The MOT on LS55 TVD expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 TVD done?
- LS55 TVD was recorded at 155,466 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 7,827 miles a year.
- Has LS55 TVD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 TVD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 TVD 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 TVD find?
- LS55 TVD passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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