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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS55 VRJMOT history

LS55 VRJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LS55 VRJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
124,434 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 VRJ was last recorded at 124,434 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,404 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,434 miles
  • 2025 – 120,690 miles
  • 2024 – 117,273 miles
  • 2023 – 115,627 miles
  • 2022 – 113,976 miles
  • 2021 – 111,606 miles
  • 2020 – 108,241 miles
  • 2019 – 101,173 miles
  • 2018 – 94,634 miles
  • 2017 – 88,330 miles
  • 2016 – 80,159 miles
  • 2015 – 71,674 miles
  • 2013 – 62,718 miles
  • 2012 – 54,760 miles
  • 2011 – 46,753 miles
  • 2010 – 39,082 miles
  • 2009 – 31,680 miles
  • 2008 – 23,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,434 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,434 miles (+30)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,434 miles
    Test number
    633105919584
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,404 miles (+3,714)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,404 miles
    Test number
    364937341877
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front blistered on edges and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,690 miles (+3,417)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,690 miles
    Test number
    867213375196
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,273 miles (+57)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    425031410842
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,216 miles (+1,589)6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    122819559161
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,627 miles (+1,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,627 miles
    Test number
    181141476988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,976 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,976 miles
    Test number
    425880508925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,957 miles (+2,351)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,957 miles
    Test number
    638759319313
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe/flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,606 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    547401583960
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,594 miles (+3,353)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,594 miles
    Test number
    420429421857
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper siezed (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,241 miles (+7,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,241 miles
    Test number
    432620841479
    • 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))

  12. Pass101,173 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,173 miles
    Test number
    723471554242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,634 miles (+6,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    457647122576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,330 miles (+8,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,330 miles
    Test number
    906332947395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,159 miles (+8,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,159 miles
    Test number
    359441719027
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySills covered

  16. Pass71,674 miles (+8,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    707612305041
    • NoteUnderbody covered

  17. Pass62,718 miles (+7,958)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,718 miles
    Test number
    465965263361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteUnderbody covered

  18. Pass54,760 miles (+8,007)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    839653662378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderbody covered

  19. Pass46,753 miles (+7,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    695653161398
    • NoteUnderbody covered

  20. Fail39,082 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    110293060374
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSills and underbody covered

  21. Pass39,082 miles (+7,402)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    702283060301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSills and underbody covered

  22. Pass31,680 miles (+8,308)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    644017759302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass23,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,372 miles
    Test number
    313465168302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VRJ

Does LS55 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VRJ expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VRJ?
The MOT on LS55 VRJ expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VRJ done?
LS55 VRJ was recorded at 124,434 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has LS55 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VRJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VRJ 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 VRJ find?
LS55 VRJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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