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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T55 XTRMOT history

T55 XTR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
160,840 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 XTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 XTR was last recorded at 160,840 miles on 28 May 2026, 10,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,826 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,014 miles
Average per year
9,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,840 miles
  • 2025 – 150,826 miles
  • 2024 – 142,065 miles
  • 2023 – 133,548 miles
  • 2022 – 125,183 miles
  • 2021 – 119,181 miles
  • 2020 – 113,728 miles
  • 2019 – 102,093 miles
  • 2018 – 97,483 miles
  • 2017 – 89,332 miles
  • 2016 – 81,942 miles
  • 2015 – 62,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,840 miles (+10,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    160,840 miles
    Test number
    604073101976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,826 miles (+8,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,826 miles
    Test number
    537504910440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear suspension components

  3. Pass142,065 miles (+8,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,065 miles
    Test number
    887377676070
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,548 miles
    Test number
    229250823900
    • 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))

  5. Fail133,538 miles (+8,355)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,538 miles
    Test number
    106909598449
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass125,183 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,183 miles
    Test number
    134125192914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,181 miles (+5,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    384814731746
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe /suspension corroded

  8. Pass113,728 miles (+11,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    899183660071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass102,093 miles (+4,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,093 miles
    Test number
    147049537730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,483 miles (+8,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    369574290511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,332 miles
    Test number
    471696816020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail89,332 miles (+7,390)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,332 miles
    Test number
    438406840425
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

  13. Pass81,942 miles (+19,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    859496516216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

  14. Pass62,301 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    216418505248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail62,301 miles1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    159698005281
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T55 XTR

Does T55 XTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 XTR is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 XTR?
The MOT on T55 XTR is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 XTR done?
T55 XTR was recorded at 160,840 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 9,093 miles a year.
Has T55 XTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 XTR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 XTR 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 T55 XTR find?
T55 XTR passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner.

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