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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 VDCMOT history

LS55 VDC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

LS55 VDC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
120,721 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VDC was last recorded at 120,721 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 3,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,409 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,312 miles
Average per year
6,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,721 miles
  • 2024 – 117,409 miles
  • 2023 – 115,312 miles
  • 2022 – 112,215 miles
  • 2021 – 109,215 miles
  • 2020 – 105,497 miles
  • 2019 – 102,478 miles
  • 2018 – 98,768 miles
  • 2017 – 97,088 miles
  • 2016 – 94,263 miles
  • 2015 – 89,079 miles
  • 2014 – 72,258 miles
  • 2013 – 60,317 miles
  • 2012 – 47,560 miles
  • 2011 – 35,181 miles
  • 2010 – 25,189 miles
  • 2008 – 15,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,721 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    720227063609
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

  2. Fail120,721 miles (+3,312)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    788176055177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

  3. Pass117,409 miles (+2,097)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    317570331073
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    836262796878
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box seam blowing (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail115,312 miles (+3,097)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    608393136450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box seam blowing (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass112,215 miles (+3,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,215 miles
    Test number
    719669009702
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass109,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    571731889656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail109,214 miles (+3,717)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    307469863460
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass105,497 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,497 miles
    Test number
    543795882418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass102,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    179702434171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail102,478 miles (+3,710)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    640154108740
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,768 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    413092259306
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres slightly perished

  13. Pass97,088 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,088 miles
    Test number
    151396705717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,263 miles (+5,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    785776182687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,079 miles
    Test number
    892713164951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,079 miles (+5,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,079 miles
    Test number
    497557105911
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass83,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    546367115091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,091 miles (+10,833)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    807337615068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass72,258 miles (+11,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,258 miles
    Test number
    195688714436
    • 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)

  20. Pass60,317 miles (+12,757)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    806549613022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,560 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,560 miles
    Test number
    408003712003
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre is worn low on the inside edge advise o/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge
    • NoteAdvise wipers advise rear pads worn low

  22. Fail47,560 miles (+12,379)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,560 miles
    Test number
    488143012023
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre is worn low on the inside edge advise o/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge
    • NoteAdvise wipers advise rear pads worn low

  23. Pass35,181 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,181 miles
    Test number
    277785711003
    • NoteNail in edge osr tyre

  24. Fail35,181 miles (+9,992)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,181 miles
    Test number
    666845511008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in edge osr tyre

  25. Pass25,189 miles (+9,671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,189 miles
    Test number
    560413420001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass15,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,518 miles
    Test number
    403922688239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VDC

Does LS55 VDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VDC expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VDC?
The MOT on LS55 VDC expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VDC done?
LS55 VDC was recorded at 120,721 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 6,216 miles a year.
Has LS55 VDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VDC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VDC 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 VDC find?
LS55 VDC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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