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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LS55 VCUMOT history

LS55 VCU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS55 VCU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,860 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VCU was last recorded at 139,860 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 6,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,777 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,083 miles
Average per year
5,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,860 miles
  • 2024 – 133,777 miles
  • 2023 – 130,756 miles
  • 2022 – 127,495 miles
  • 2021 – 121,981 miles
  • 2020 – 108,094 miles
  • 2019 – 102,121 miles
  • 2018 – 93,969 miles
  • 2017 – 89,842 miles
  • 2016 – 86,549 miles
  • 2015 – 84,073 miles
  • 2014 – 81,123 miles
  • 2013 – 77,491 miles
  • 2012 – 73,348 miles
  • 2011 – 68,165 miles
  • 2010 – 61,775 miles
  • 2008 – 46,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,860 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,860 miles (+6,083)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,860 miles
    Test number
    258768469881
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass133,777 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,777 miles
    Test number
    711067606411
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail133,773 miles (+3,017)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,773 miles
    Test number
    788293454501
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,756 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,756 miles
    Test number
    673913551974
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail130,756 miles (+3,261)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,756 miles
    Test number
    341772574783
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass127,495 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    522162365956
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake back plates corroding/deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail127,479 miles (+5,498)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,479 miles
    Test number
    529439766919
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading 1.19 limit 0.80. (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake back plates corroding/deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass121,981 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    433149772648
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail121,970 miles (+13,876)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,970 miles
    Test number
    401343213452
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading 0.92 limit 0.80. (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass108,094 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,094 miles
    Test number
    801222063075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,570 miles (+4,449)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    259959157558
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit inner edge(1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  12. Pass102,121 miles (+8,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,121 miles
    Test number
    328634213088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass93,969 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    462373234004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    366866452444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,842 miles (+3,293)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    748255879223
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass86,549 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,549 miles
    Test number
    975629375858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,073 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,073 miles
    Test number
    197272045005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,123 miles (+3,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    398337034051
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass77,491 miles (+4,143)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    715879733091
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 2mm and deviod of tread on inner edge.
    • NoteUnable to inspect underside fully due to covers fitted.

  20. Pass73,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    499179832053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,348 miles (+5,183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    405289332060
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass68,165 miles (+6,390)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    768086131086
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on
    • NoteCambelt replacement due every 4 years or 80,000 miles no history found in vehicle
    • NoteEngine covers/shields & floor covers fitted at time of test vehicle tested as best as possible

  23. Pass61,775 miles (+14,829)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    221161750043
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly?

  24. Pass46,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    383866028387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VCU

Does LS55 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VCU is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VCU?
The MOT on LS55 VCU is valid until 4 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 VCU done?
LS55 VCU was recorded at 139,860 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,480 miles a year.
Has LS55 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VCU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VCU 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 VCU find?
LS55 VCU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides.

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