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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LX55 LDFMOT history

LX55 LDF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

LX55 LDF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
181,612 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 LDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 LDF was last recorded at 181,612 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 16,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,934 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
16,678 miles
Average per year
9,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,612 miles
  • 2023 – 164,934 miles
  • 2022 – 158,841 miles
  • 2021 – 156,295 miles
  • 2020 – 154,909 miles
  • 2019 – 147,921 miles
  • 2018 – 138,618 miles
  • 2017 – 128,477 miles
  • 2016 – 117,462 miles
  • 2015 – 104,966 miles
  • 2014 – 92,883 miles
  • 2013 – 81,207 miles
  • 2011 – 65,696 miles
  • 2010 – 53,687 miles
  • 2009 – 44,101 miles
  • 2008 – 38,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,612 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,612 miles (+16,678)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    181,612 miles
    Test number
    555573714318
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass164,934 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    673342620317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,927 miles (+6,086)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,927 miles
    Test number
    419093021519
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored from metal to metal pad wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass158,841 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,841 miles
    Test number
    189563719412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail158,831 miles (+2,536)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,831 miles
    Test number
    715833692851
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,295 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,295 miles
    Test number
    314816074633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail156,286 miles (+1,377)1 major4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,286 miles
    Test number
    496526823984
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass154,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,909 miles
    Test number
    737556440979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,909 miles (+6,988)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,909 miles
    Test number
    757143837177
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass147,921 miles (+9,303)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,921 miles
    Test number
    814351608486
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    408925149879
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail138,618 miles (+10,141)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    954809151402
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass128,477 miles (+11,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,477 miles
    Test number
    315742770653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight damage sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass117,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    190810084199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,462 miles (+12,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    692321975581
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass104,966 miles (+12,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,966 miles
    Test number
    869302365039
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass92,883 miles (+11,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    375788534048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail81,207 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    346339233088
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,207 miles (+15,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    477209333086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,696 miles (+12,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    738694381283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,687 miles (+9,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,687 miles
    Test number
    304196580237
    • 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)

  22. Pass44,101 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,101 miles
    Test number
    574717689211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,532 miles
    Test number
    252647288228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 LDF

Does LX55 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 LDF expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 LDF?
The MOT on LX55 LDF expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 LDF done?
LX55 LDF was recorded at 181,612 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 9,225 miles a year.
Has LX55 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 LDF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 LDF 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 LDF find?
LX55 LDF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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