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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LS55 VTNMOT history

LS55 VTN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LS55 VTN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,945 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VTN was last recorded at 95,945 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,914 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,945 miles
  • 2024 – 94,914 miles
  • 2023 – 94,221 miles
  • 2022 – 91,038 miles
  • 2021 – 90,130 miles
  • 2020 – 88,107 miles
  • 2019 – 86,275 miles
  • 2017 – 78,604 miles
  • 2016 – 74,648 miles
  • 2015 – 70,501 miles
  • 2014 – 66,006 miles
  • 2013 – 61,688 miles
  • 2012 – 55,936 miles
  • 2011 – 49,776 miles
  • 2010 – 45,534 miles
  • 2009 – 40,650 miles
  • 2008 – 31,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    488668264105
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,945 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    977478900869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,945 miles (+1,031)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    302720562146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,914 miles (+693)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    193150002144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass94,221 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    113555502737
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,221 miles (+3,183)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    877266997799
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,038 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    201160507064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,130 miles (+2,023)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    596155399572
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,107 miles (+1,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    632240857399
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass86,275 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    235837225986
    • 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))

  11. Fail86,274 miles (+3,424)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    163305655576
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass82,850 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    364035058826
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  13. Fail82,850 miles (+4,246)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    592854820225
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  14. Pass78,604 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    164190489396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,648 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    364455358643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,501 miles (+4,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    370714345178
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Pass66,006 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    848703144399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,688 miles (+5,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    636920053376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass55,936 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    918634652341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    427737341343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,776 miles (+4,242)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    858477741337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass45,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,534 miles
    Test number
    492593240309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,532 miles (+4,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,532 miles
    Test number
    672533240312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass40,650 miles (+9,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    884530059345
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass31,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    172273248374
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS55 VTN

Does LS55 VTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VTN is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VTN?
The MOT on LS55 VTN is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VTN done?
LS55 VTN was recorded at 95,945 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has LS55 VTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VTN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VTN 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 VTN find?
LS55 VTN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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