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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 VBTMOT history

LS55 VBT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

LS55 VBT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2023
Mileage
140,521 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VBT was last recorded at 140,521 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,468 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
7,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,521 miles
  • 2021 – 138,512 miles
  • 2020 – 136,131 miles
  • 2019 – 129,311 miles
  • 2018 – 123,653 miles
  • 2017 – 119,108 miles
  • 2016 – 110,149 miles
  • 2015 – 99,547 miles
  • 2013 – 86,945 miles
  • 2012 – 77,379 miles
  • 2011 – 60,112 miles
  • 2010 – 46,110 miles
  • 2009 – 33,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,521 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,521 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,521 miles
    Test number
    148085755588
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail140,468 miles (+1,956)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,468 miles
    Test number
    637839808178
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass138,512 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,512 miles
    Test number
    640603250879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,476 miles (+2,345)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,476 miles
    Test number
    210750465527
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Pass136,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,131 miles
    Test number
    723831449078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,131 miles (+6,820)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,131 miles
    Test number
    214604928273
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,311 miles
    Test number
    467035750429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,311 miles (+5,658)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,311 miles
    Test number
    924023027407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass123,653 miles (+4,545)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    828932403122
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,108 miles (+8,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    599010523345
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH'S (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass110,149 miles (+10,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    635686315111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass99,547 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,547 miles
    Test number
    336761815231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail99,545 miles (+12,600)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,545 miles
    Test number
    755920315269
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass86,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,945 miles
    Test number
    189969193463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,939 miles (+9,560)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    787989893028
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • NoteOil level low

  16. Pass77,379 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    257064592073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,267 miles (+17,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    196563792457
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass60,112 miles (+14,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    207757561048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass46,110 miles (+12,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    653227650033
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  20. Pass33,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    604311199088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VBT

Does LS55 VBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VBT expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VBT?
The MOT on LS55 VBT expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VBT done?
LS55 VBT was recorded at 140,521 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
Has LS55 VBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VBT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 VBT 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 VBT find?
LS55 VBT passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: coolant low; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, and 2 more.

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