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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 ZJNMOT history

LS55 ZJN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LS55 ZJN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
159,201 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 ZJN was last recorded at 159,201 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,210 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,991 miles
Average per year
6,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,201 miles
  • 2024 – 154,210 miles
  • 2023 – 149,021 miles
  • 2022 – 147,855 miles
  • 2021 – 145,176 miles
  • 2020 – 142,663 miles
  • 2019 – 138,996 miles
  • 2018 – 131,960 miles
  • 2017 – 125,973 miles
  • 2016 – 121,220 miles
  • 2015 – 115,523 miles
  • 2014 – 106,764 miles
  • 2013 – 102,022 miles
  • 2012 – 95,287 miles
  • 2011 – 81,319 miles
  • 2010 – 66,279 miles
  • 2009 – 52,216 miles
  • 2008 – 43,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,201 miles
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve / clamp heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,201 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,201 miles
    Test number
    151440532786
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass154,210 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,210 miles
    Test number
    287167578131
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail154,209 miles (+5,188)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    427065239123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass149,021 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,021 miles
    Test number
    586387429897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,855 miles (+2,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,855 miles
    Test number
    779439002797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,176 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,176 miles
    Test number
    109430791402
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve / clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail145,175 miles (+2,512)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    120809163084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve / clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass142,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,663 miles
    Test number
    593597780386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,663 miles (+3,667)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,663 miles
    Test number
    716805922842
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass138,996 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,996 miles
    Test number
    209810818430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,960 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,960 miles
    Test number
    441420466454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail131,944 miles (+5,971)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,944 miles
    Test number
    354695585374
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass125,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    422207373093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,973 miles (+4,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    159867250432
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass121,220 miles (+5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,220 miles
    Test number
    224729995939
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass115,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    279463283448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack end has slight play

  17. Fail115,523 miles (+8,759)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    244012339998
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack end has slight play

  18. Pass106,764 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,764 miles
    Test number
    346774674437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,022 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    409965673287
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail102,022 miles (+6,735)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    579916763272
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass95,287 miles (+13,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    608945762229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass81,319 miles (+15,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    259850361245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    433827360260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,279 miles (+14,063)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    880246960207
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass52,216 miles (+9,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    801775479288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass43,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    844041908310
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 ZJN

Does LS55 ZJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZJN expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZJN?
The MOT on LS55 ZJN expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZJN done?
LS55 ZJN was recorded at 159,201 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,817 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZJN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZJN 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 ZJN find?
LS55 ZJN failed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.

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