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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS55 VRMMOT history

LS55 VRM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LS55 VRM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,949 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VRM
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 valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VRM was last recorded at 118,949 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,118 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
831 miles
Average per year
5,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,949 miles
  • 2024 – 118,118 miles
  • 2023 – 115,385 miles
  • 2022 – 107,052 miles
  • 2021 – 97,906 miles
  • 2020 – 85,341 miles
  • 2019 – 81,070 miles
  • 2018 – 77,213 miles
  • 2017 – 73,074 miles
  • 2016 – 68,940 miles
  • 2015 – 64,040 miles
  • 2014 – 57,365 miles
  • 2013 – 51,188 miles
  • 2012 – 45,674 miles
  • 2011 – 40,088 miles
  • 2010 – 34,183 miles
  • 2009 – 28,758 miles
  • 2008 – 21,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,949 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    989124554629
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,949 miles (+831)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,949 miles
    Test number
    336442671938
    • Repaired at testElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,118 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    735818451794
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail118,118 miles (+2,733)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    415379350094
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass115,385 miles (+8,333)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,385 miles
    Test number
    299670921696
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,052 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,052 miles
    Test number
    681580052230
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail107,049 miles (+9,143)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    842004632519
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass97,906 miles (+12,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    373198293791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass85,341 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    693462313852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,070 miles
    Test number
    264027199530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,062 miles (+3,849)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    412432711986
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass77,213 miles (+4,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    124567416804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,074 miles
    Test number
    757597150954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Fail73,066 miles (+4,126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,066 miles
    Test number
    614274360616
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine man lamp on

  15. Pass68,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,940 miles
    Test number
    774792426420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail68,940 miles (+4,900)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,940 miles
    Test number
    528318373437
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,040 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    940285169815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,365 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,365 miles
    Test number
    438257554474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,166 miles (+5,978)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,166 miles
    Test number
    957770054363
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine man lamp on

  20. Pass51,188 miles (+5,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    428827843468
    • NoteTraction control and engine management light on.

  21. Pass45,674 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    875254132362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,088 miles (+5,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    679662661306
    • 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)

  23. Pass34,183 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    520945750393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,758 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,758 miles
    Test number
    320253669341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,847 miles
    Test number
    203550958362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,847 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,847 miles
    Test number
    533700058397
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 VRM

Does LS55 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VRM is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VRM?
The MOT on LS55 VRM is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VRM done?
LS55 VRM was recorded at 118,949 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,661 miles a year.
Has LS55 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VRM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VRM 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 VRM find?
LS55 VRM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front obligatory mirror slightly damaged both; front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both, and 4 more.

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