VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GK55NHU has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,570 miles 3 days ago on Monday 18th May 2026 at 16:18.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 17th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GK55NHU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH MAY 2027122,570 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs Heavily Pitted On The Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs Heavily Pitted On The Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Complete Rear Subframe Is Heavily Corroded/ Painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Corroded Painted And Distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Corroded / Painted And Distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Mounting Bush Not All The Way Pushed Onto Lower Suspension Arm
  9. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH MAY 2026122,548 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative Levelling Sensor Not Secured On Lower Suspension Arm (4.1.5 (a))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs Heavily Pitted On The Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs Heavily Pitted On The Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Complete Rear Subframe Is Heavily Corroded/ Painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Corroded Painted And Distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Corroded / Painted And Distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Mounting Bush Not All The Way Pushed Onto Lower Suspension Arm
  12. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH APRIL 2026122,426 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Osf Lower Arm Not Protruding Far Enough Through Rear Bushing
FAILED7TH APRIL 2026122,402 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED11TH APRIL 202510TH APRIL 2026120,576 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND APRIL 2025120,568 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20249TH APRIL 2025117,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED21ST MARCH 2024117,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST APRIL 20239TH APRIL 2024114,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 20229TH APRIL 2023111,321 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 2022111,254 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front Driver Side Driveshaft Cv Joint Outer Split . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED23RD MARCH 20219TH APRIL 2022108,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Noisy
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH MARCH 20209TH APRIL 2021107,076 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Near Wear Bar
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Near Wear Bar
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Has Int Rattle On Idle
PASSED10TH APRIL 20199TH APRIL 2020105,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Filter Housing Damp With Fuel But No Sign Of Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Perishing Also (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Under Body Covers Fitted
PASSED29TH MARCH 201828TH MARCH 2019103,440 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Faces (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside And Nearside Rear Tyres- Wearing Inner Edge
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201726TH FEBRUARY 201899,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Discs Rusty
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Sill Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Bump Stops Perishing
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Back Plates Rusty
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low On Inside Edge
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 201799,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  2. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Discs Rusty
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Sill Damaged
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Bump Stops Perishing
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Back Plates Rusty
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low On Inside Edge
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201624TH JANUARY 201798,721 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 201698,721 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED31ST JULY 201330TH JULY 201491,482 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH JULY 201230TH JULY 201384,844 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 201130TH JULY 201272,914 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 201172,914 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Coil Spring Mounting Loose (2.4.c.3a)
PASSED28TH JULY 201030TH JULY 201149,777 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 200930TH JULY 201026,906 MI
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 200818TH SEPTEMBER 200924,983 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK55NHU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

GK55NHU MOT Comments

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GK55NHU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,570 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,837 miles

GK55NHU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GK55NHU was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 122,570 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,837 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK55NHU has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 86 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 18 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GK55NHU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 GK55NHU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK55NHU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 GK55NHU does have Tax. Read more

When does GK55NHU Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK55NHU will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK55NHU MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK55NHU will expire in 12 months on Monday 17th May 2027. Read more

When did GK55NHU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK55NHU was on Monday 18th May 2026 at 16:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK55NHU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GK55NHU we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK55NHU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GK55NHU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK55NHU?

GK55NHU is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GK55NHU done?

The odometer reading for GK55NHU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 122,570 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,837 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK55NHU?

The vehicle GK55NHU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2005. Read more

What colour is GK55NHU?

The official colour of GK55NHU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GK55NHU have?

GK55NHU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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