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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 AWUMOT history

LX55 AWU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LX55 AWU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,549 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 AWU
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
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 AWU was last recorded at 123,549 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,548 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,549 miles
  • 2024 – 121,124 miles
  • 2023 – 119,522 miles
  • 2022 – 117,511 miles
  • 2021 – 114,693 miles
  • 2020 – 112,040 miles
  • 2019 – 108,978 miles
  • 2018 – 104,923 miles
  • 2017 – 95,277 miles
  • 2016 – 83,597 miles
  • 2014 – 72,342 miles
  • 2013 – 61,710 miles
  • 2011 – 49,325 miles
  • 2010 – 40,662 miles
  • 2009 – 35,995 miles
  • 2008 – 28,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,549 miles

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Body panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,549 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,549 miles
    Test number
    190651872319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,548 miles (+2,424)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    271720575378
    • 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))

  3. Pass121,124 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    390215864675
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail121,124 miles (+1,602)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    455371037564
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    329173733882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel corroded

  6. Fail119,522 miles (+2,011)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    597164090517
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel corroded

  7. Pass117,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,511 miles
    Test number
    585724117936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,508 miles (+2,815)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    770936940874
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass114,693 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    730070754603
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,693 miles (+2,653)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    827610576767
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,040 miles (+3,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    785940715512
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass108,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    298623077714
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail108,978 miles (+4,055)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    595855988468
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass104,923 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    414776895621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail104,923 miles (+2,052)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    168003349840
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass102,871 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    238653427763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,277 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    128925220135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,272 miles (+11,675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    220403252569
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,597 miles
    Test number
    750369033451
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail83,596 miles (+11,254)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    998351303207
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass72,342 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,342 miles
    Test number
    637584454367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,710 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    827677743391
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  23. Fail61,710 miles (+6,643)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    915977643339
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  24. Pass55,067 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    166803203447
    • 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)

  25. Pass49,325 miles (+8,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    186755631309
    • 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)

  26. Pass40,662 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,662 miles
    Test number
    682776460204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,995 miles (+7,830)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    854756429257
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRighthand indicator side repeator has crack in lens which at the moment is not impairing operation.

  28. Pass28,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,165 miles
    Test number
    332083968451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 AWU

Does LX55 AWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 AWU is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 AWU?
The MOT on LX55 AWU is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 AWU done?
LX55 AWU was recorded at 123,549 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,531 miles a year.
Has LX55 AWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 AWU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 AWU 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 LX55 AWU find?
LX55 AWU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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