L55FAU - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,553 mi
Expires: 16 August 2026
Passed - 08 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,169 mi
Expires: 16 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Failed - 05 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,167 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,391 mi
Expires: 16 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 31 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,391 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 11 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,356 mi
Expires: 16 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 09 August 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,356 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,810 mi
Expires: 16 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 04 August 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,810 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Nut too big (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,595 mi
Expires: 16 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory both headlamp beam patterns deteriorated
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc flexi hoses and unions-all (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge-uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 15 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,591 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory both headlamp beam patterns deteriorated
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc flexi hoses and unions-all (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge-uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 20 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,578 mi
Expires: 14 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory under body suspension parts corroded
Passed - 06 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,420 mi
Expires: 14 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 06 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,420 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 15 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,841 mi
Expires: 14 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 27 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,796 mi
Expires: 26 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 06 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,621 mi
Expires: 05 May 2015
Passed - 01 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,201 mi
Expires: 01 March 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 01 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,201 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 29 February 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,188 mi
Expires: 01 March 2013
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous front screen cracked all along bottom part
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 28 February 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,188 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Dangerous front screen cracked all along bottom part
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Passed - 21 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,573 mi
Expires: 01 March 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,661 mi
Expires: 01 March 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 09 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,661 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 16 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,359 mi
Expires: 01 March 2010
Failed - 16 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,359 mi
Passed - 22 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,024 mi
Expires: 01 March 2009
Failed - 20 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,024 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for L55FAU?
The MOT expires on 16 August 2026.
What is the tax status of L55FAU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of L55FAU?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2000cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of L55FAU?
This vehicle produces 192 g/km of CO2 emissions.