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Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V655 LKKMOT history

V655 LKK is an orange diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

V655 LKK orange Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2024
Mileage
189,958 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V655 LKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V655 LKK was last recorded at 189,958 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 13,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,982 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
13,976 miles
Average per year
7,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,958 miles
  • 2023 – 175,982 miles
  • 2022 – 167,785 miles
  • 2021 – 160,080 miles
  • 2020 – 155,960 miles
  • 2019 – 142,111 miles
  • 2018 – 131,384 miles
  • 2017 – 120,115 miles
  • 2016 – 107,152 miles
  • 2015 – 98,105 miles
  • 2014 – 90,080 miles
  • 2013 – 81,761 miles
  • 2012 – 74,922 miles
  • 2011 – 67,675 miles
  • 2010 – 61,547 miles
  • 2009 – 55,256 miles
  • 2008 – 50,100 miles
  • 2007 – 46,463 miles
  • 2006 – 42,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,958 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,958 miles (+13,976)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,958 miles
    Test number
    247700015952
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,982 miles
    Test number
    843328493969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail175,982 miles (+8,197)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,982 miles
    Test number
    334225481022
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,785 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,785 miles
    Test number
    115822884159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail167,783 miles (+7,703)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,783 miles
    Test number
    651739579457
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,080 miles (+4,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,080 miles
    Test number
    162617310007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,960 miles (+13,849)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,960 miles
    Test number
    722165744624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,111 miles (+10,727)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,111 miles
    Test number
    919603434856
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance

  9. Pass131,384 miles (+201)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,384 miles
    Test number
    234580496302
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail131,183 miles (+11,068)2 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,183 miles
    Test number
    173115775665
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass120,115 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,115 miles
    Test number
    963588533277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail120,080 miles (+12,928)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    555341658419
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,152 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    860820275835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,151 miles (+9,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,151 miles
    Test number
    244049063433
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass98,105 miles (+8,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,105 miles
    Test number
    685082735123
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    697332734110
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail90,071 miles (+8,310)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    459802534121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,761 miles (+6,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    725109023102
    • NoteWipers slow

  19. Pass74,922 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    369702232156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,675 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    407790131118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,547 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,547 miles
    Test number
    233825320123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    514537129128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,256 miles (+5,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    623227729170
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  24. Pass50,100 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,100 miles
    Test number
    972146588037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,463 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    661440787069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,000 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,000 miles
    Test number
    423777276092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres both 'V' rated, nearside rear tyre 'H' rated + offside rear tyre 'T' rated

  27. Fail41,987 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,987 miles
    Test number
    374705976013
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres different speed ratings drivers t rated --passanger h rated - both fronts v rated
    • NoteChip in front screen drivers side zone b under 10mm

Questions about V655 LKK

Does V655 LKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V655 LKK expired on 11 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V655 LKK?
The MOT on V655 LKK expired on 11 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V655 LKK done?
V655 LKK was recorded at 189,958 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 7,946 miles a year.
Has V655 LKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V655 LKK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V655 LKK 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 V655 LKK find?
V655 LKK failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; offside headlamp not working on main beam, and 7 more.

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