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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LS55 VAEMOT history

LS55 VAE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

LS55 VAE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
122,575 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VAE was last recorded at 122,575 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,573 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,575 miles
  • 2021 – 118,389 miles
  • 2019 – 111,161 miles
  • 2018 – 105,504 miles
  • 2017 – 98,637 miles
  • 2016 – 92,074 miles
  • 2015 – 84,734 miles
  • 2014 – 77,570 miles
  • 2013 – 70,997 miles
  • 2012 – 63,750 miles
  • 2011 – 56,213 miles
  • 2010 – 47,832 miles
  • 2009 – 40,415 miles
  • 2008 – 35,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,575 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,575 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,575 miles
    Test number
    994276995282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,573 miles (+4,184)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    580895787661
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,389 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    677091833699
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail118,386 miles (+7,225)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    764097615915
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,161 miles (+5,657)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,161 miles
    Test number
    826462021706
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass105,504 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,504 miles
    Test number
    103212933037
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,504 miles (+6,867)1 dangerous1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,504 miles
    Test number
    257275916594
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,637 miles (+6,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    143727216920
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged

  9. Pass92,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,074 miles
    Test number
    853839288082
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly damaged

  10. Fail92,074 miles (+7,340)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,074 miles
    Test number
    671832344390
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly damaged

  11. Pass84,734 miles (+7,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,734 miles
    Test number
    672732803891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,570 miles (+6,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    376832314359
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass70,997 miles (+7,247)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,997 miles
    Test number
    486138913470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  14. Pass63,750 miles (+7,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    447379812407
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

  15. Pass56,213 miles (+8,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    428762121306
    • 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)

  16. Pass47,832 miles (+7,417)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    412822720471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass40,415 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    154117919309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,384 miles
    Test number
    500512628373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VAE

Does LS55 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VAE expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VAE?
The MOT on LS55 VAE expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VAE done?
LS55 VAE was recorded at 122,575 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 6,505 miles a year.
Has LS55 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VAE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 VAE 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 VAE find?
LS55 VAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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