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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 ZHDMOT history

LS55 ZHD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS55 ZHD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,310 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZHD was last recorded at 133,310 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,309 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,310 miles
  • 2025 – 127,344 miles
  • 2023 – 124,230 miles
  • 2022 – 115,412 miles
  • 2019 – 108,570 miles
  • 2018 – 103,993 miles
  • 2017 – 100,682 miles
  • 2016 – 97,002 miles
  • 2015 – 93,543 miles
  • 2014 – 89,017 miles
  • 2013 – 86,032 miles
  • 2012 – 82,887 miles
  • 2011 – 79,894 miles
  • 2010 – 77,370 miles
  • 2009 – 71,944 miles
  • 2008 – 50,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,310 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    809575095235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,309 miles (+5,965)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,309 miles
    Test number
    451027254130
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  3. Pass127,344 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,344 miles
    Test number
    725026817073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,230 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,230 miles
    Test number
    272825310329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,045 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,045 miles
    Test number
    335512837881
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,412 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    583868101776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,570 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    450064878703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,993 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,993 miles
    Test number
    204497109631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,682 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    832804948622
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass97,002 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,002 miles
    Test number
    367322655276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,543 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,543 miles
    Test number
    154292651373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,017 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    556765194242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,032 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    208373703339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,887 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    437136502427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass79,894 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    938940101391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,370 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    644930810397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,368 miles (+5,424)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    681249300388
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass71,944 miles (+21,407)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    170729379294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    854831918348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,537 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    912110418324
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS55 ZHD

Does LS55 ZHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZHD is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZHD?
The MOT on LS55 ZHD is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ZHD done?
LS55 ZHD was recorded at 133,310 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZHD has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZHD 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 ZHD find?
LS55 ZHD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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