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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

R55 GTDMOT history

R55 GTD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 73,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,906 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R55 GTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R55 GTD was last recorded at 73,906 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 8,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,711 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,195 miles
Average per year
10,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,906 miles
  • 2024 – 65,711 miles
  • 2023 – 53,275 miles
  • 2022 – 42,484 miles
  • 2021 – 32,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,906 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

7 tests since 1 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,906 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    962029754000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,711 miles (+12,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    177143068162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    414979092522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,275 miles (+10,791)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    552004376354
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass42,484 miles (+9,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    450560792419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass32,865 miles (+7,976)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    32,865 miles
    Test number
    779773684129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass24,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,889 miles
    Test number
    747207253827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about R55 GTD

Does R55 GTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R55 GTD is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R55 GTD?
The MOT on R55 GTD is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R55 GTD done?
R55 GTD was recorded at 73,906 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 10,109 miles a year.
Has R55 GTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R55 GTD has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R55 GTD 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 R55 GTD find?
R55 GTD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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