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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VDMMOT history

LS55 VDM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

LS55 VDM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
140,170 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VDM was last recorded at 140,170 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 13,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,611 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
13,559 miles
Average per year
9,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,170 miles
  • 2021 – 126,611 miles
  • 2020 – 117,335 miles
  • 2019 – 112,566 miles
  • 2018 – 105,029 miles
  • 2017 – 97,288 miles
  • 2015 – 86,775 miles
  • 2014 – 74,573 miles
  • 2013 – 62,684 miles
  • 2012 – 53,971 miles
  • 2011 – 45,423 miles
  • 2010 – 35,966 miles
  • 2009 – 20,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,170 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,170 miles
    Test number
    369670127513
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail140,170 miles (+13,559)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,170 miles
    Test number
    962230500474
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,611 miles (+9,276)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,611 miles
    Test number
    959485801924
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass117,335 miles (+4,769)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,335 miles
    Test number
    470976812428
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    826079044516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort just met requirements

  6. Fail112,558 miles (+7,529)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    887033895739
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort just met requirements

  7. Pass105,029 miles (+7,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    196076791600
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked in opaque area & outside the swept area

  8. Pass97,288 miles (+10,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,288 miles
    Test number
    536450795862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer head lamp lenses are weathering
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's

  9. Pass86,775 miles (+12,202)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    253407927434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,573 miles (+11,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,573 miles
    Test number
    268541954233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,684 miles (+8,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    136910663263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,971 miles (+8,548)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    799139522236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    337314541207
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail45,423 miles (+9,457)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    797764141253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

  15. Pass35,966 miles (+15,019)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    831202050272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,947 miles
    Test number
    323142369041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,947 miles (+113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,947 miles
    Test number
    384782669003
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass20,834 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,834 miles
    Test number
    111955819086
    • NotePassenger side lower sill panel severely damaged. Not affecting structure.

  19. Fail20,834 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,834 miles
    Test number
    781895819013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NotePassenger side lower sill panel severely damaged. Not affecting structure.

Questions about LS55 VDM

Does LS55 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VDM expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VDM?
The MOT on LS55 VDM expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VDM done?
LS55 VDM was recorded at 140,170 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 9,117 miles a year.
Has LS55 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VDM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 VDM 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 VDM find?
LS55 VDM passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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