VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WG55DLU has 30 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 54,103 miles 1 month ago on Saturday 19th September 2026 at 12:21.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 18th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

WG55DLU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202754,103 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Sills Are Slightly Corroded
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202526TH AUGUST 202651,572 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded And Insecure
FAILED27TH AUGUST 202551,567 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded And Insecure
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202422ND AUGUST 202550,229 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 202322ND AUGUST 202448,987 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded But Its Strength Is Not Seriously Reduced Trailing Arm Mounting Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 202348,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Complete Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202222ND AUGUST 202347,025 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 202121ST AUGUST 202244,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED10TH AUGUST 202144,234 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202021ST AUGUST 202142,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To The Underside Of The Vehicle
FAILED10TH AUGUST 202042,044 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To The Underside Of The Vehicle
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201921ST AUGUST 202040,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Corrosion Over Underside Of Vehicle
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded And Insecure
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded
FAILED20TH AUGUST 201940,453 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - General Corrosion Over Underside Of Vehicle
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded And Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded And Insecure
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201821ST AUGUST 201937,901 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Non Reflective (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Centre Ferule Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Deteriorated
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Centre Ferule Corroded
FAILED20TH AUGUST 201837,899 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Non Reflective (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Deteriorated
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Centre Ferule Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Deteriorated
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Centre Ferule Corroded
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201721ST AUGUST 201835,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Back Plates Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Back Plate Corroded
FAILED17TH AUGUST 201735,776 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Not Clearing Screen
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Back Plates Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Back Plate Corroded
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201621ST AUGUST 201733,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded
FAILED17TH AUGUST 201633,142 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Corroded
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201521ST AUGUST 201630,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED30TH JULY 201421ST AUGUST 201527,753 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201321ST AUGUST 201425,006 MI
FAILED20TH AUGUST 201325,006 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201220TH AUGUST 201322,848 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Esc/esp System Malfunction Warning Light On.
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201222,848 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Esc/esp System Malfunction Warning Light On.
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201120TH AUGUST 201220,329 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Esp Malfunction Light On.
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201020TH AUGUST 201117,115 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200924TH SEPTEMBER 201014,809 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 200920TH AUGUST 201014,415 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Esp System Malfunction Light On.
PASSED21ST AUGUST 200820TH AUGUST 200911,609 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Very Slight Bulge In Sidewalls Of Nearside Front Tyre.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG55DLU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

WG55DLU MOT Comments

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WG55DLU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 54,103 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,576 miles

WG55DLU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WG55DLU was manufactured on Wednesday 28th September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 54,103 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,576 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG55DLU has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 71 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 14 Major, 0 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 Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does WG55DLU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 WG55DLU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG55DLU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 WG55DLU does have Tax. Read more

When does WG55DLU Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG55DLU will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 WG55DLU MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG55DLU will expire in 11 months on Saturday 18th September 2027. Read more

When did WG55DLU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG55DLU was on Saturday 19th September 2026 at 12:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG55DLU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for WG55DLU we can see 20 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 WG55DLU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for WG55DLU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG55DLU?

WG55DLU is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WG55DLU done?

The odometer reading for WG55DLU at the last MOT in September 2026 was 54,103 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 2,576 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG55DLU?

The vehicle WG55DLU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 28th September 2005. Read more

What colour is WG55DLU?

The official colour of WG55DLU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WG55DLU have?

WG55DLU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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