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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 XGPMOT history

LS55 XGP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS55 XGP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,764 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XGP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XGP was last recorded at 82,764 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2023: 67,699 miles, lower than 67,770 miles on 28 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,338 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,426 miles
Average per year
4,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,764 miles
  • 2024 – 77,338 miles
  • 2023 – 71,417 miles
  • 2022 – 67,770 miles
  • 2021 – 65,579 miles
  • 2020 – 63,621 miles
  • 2019 – 53,565 miles
  • 2018 – 47,229 miles
  • 2017 – 45,843 miles
  • 2016 – 39,681 miles
  • 2015 – 36,435 miles
  • 2014 – 32,517 miles
  • 2013 – 29,445 miles
  • 2012 – 25,136 miles
  • 2011 – 20,278 miles
  • 2010 – 15,722 miles
  • 2008 – 10,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,764 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,764 miles
    Test number
    239097383545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,764 miles (+5,426)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,764 miles
    Test number
    535304770383
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,338 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    850306688488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,417 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    852919204026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,699 miles (-71)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,699 miles
    Test number
    728942408725
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,770 miles (+185)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    910496417025
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail67,585 miles (+2,006)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    868097451266
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,579 miles (+1,958)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    476603876256
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass63,621 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,621 miles
    Test number
    304488564705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,565 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    884727254744
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked

  11. Fail53,565 miles (+6,336)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    518633876421
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked

  12. Pass47,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,229 miles
    Test number
    225083626699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,229 miles (+1,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,229 miles
    Test number
    292604477821
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass45,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    574096250433
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing

  15. Fail45,843 miles (+6,162)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    142161468034
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing

  16. Pass39,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    606415863953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has scr ew in tread
    • AdvisorySmall chip in front wind screen

  17. Fail39,681 miles (+3,246)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    297026895549
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has scr ew in tread
    • AdvisorySmall chip in front wind screen

  18. Pass36,435 miles (+3,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    138114655097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,517 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    658422364033
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracking on outer sidewall. o/s/r tyre has cracking in the tyre casing.

  20. Fail32,458 miles (+3,013)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    415708554049
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracking on outer sidewall. o/s/r tyre has cracking in the tyre casing.
    • NoteO/s wiper blade has poor clearance.

  21. Pass29,445 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,445 miles
    Test number
    847579533010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,424 miles (+4,288)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,424 miles
    Test number
    399198733042
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration & is feathered on inner shoulder.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass25,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    908413132090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,136 miles (+4,858)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    768323232071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,278 miles
    Test number
    985685341078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,267 miles (+4,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    709725541019
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  27. Pass15,722 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,722 miles
    Test number
    442111160024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,584 miles
    Test number
    364955458366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XGP

Does LS55 XGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XGP is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XGP?
The MOT on LS55 XGP is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 XGP done?
LS55 XGP was recorded at 82,764 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,277 miles a year.
Has LS55 XGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XGP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 XGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 XGP find?
LS55 XGP passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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