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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 YYMMOT history

LB05 YYM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
136,409 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YYM was last recorded at 136,409 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,088 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
8,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,409 miles
  • 2022 – 134,088 miles
  • 2021 – 128,418 miles
  • 2020 – 117,546 miles
  • 2019 – 102,968 miles
  • 2018 – 90,213 miles
  • 2017 – 80,376 miles
  • 2016 – 71,838 miles
  • 2015 – 65,115 miles
  • 2014 – 57,632 miles
  • 2013 – 50,850 miles
  • 2012 – 38,687 miles
  • 2011 – 31,704 miles
  • 2010 – 23,730 miles
  • 2009 – 17,088 miles
  • 2008 – 14,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,409 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,409 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    204330614784
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail136,409 miles (+2,321)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    432173027793
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass134,088 miles (+5,670)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,088 miles
    Test number
    327014807710
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass128,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,418 miles
    Test number
    108962532749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,418 miles (+10,872)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,418 miles
    Test number
    158693513874
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,546 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    568453863794
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,546 miles (+14,578)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    143464971124
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

  8. Pass102,968 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    102,968 miles
    Test number
    856433687774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,692 miles (+12,479)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,692 miles
    Test number
    937208626148
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,213 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    168990124376
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail90,212 miles (+9,836)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,212 miles
    Test number
    761873436759
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass80,376 miles (+8,538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    960945565993
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  13. Pass71,838 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,838 miles
    Test number
    496506861962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,115 miles
    Test number
    639209685059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,115 miles (+7,483)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,115 miles
    Test number
    795579285070
    • FailureNearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape

  16. Pass57,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,632 miles
    Test number
    119925574032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,632 miles (+6,782)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,632 miles
    Test number
    315145674000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass50,850 miles (+12,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    286402583080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    895893382001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    365623582019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,704 miles (+7,974)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,704 miles
    Test number
    225107181030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded

  22. Pass23,730 miles (+6,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,730 miles
    Test number
    581749880013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass17,088 miles (+2,990)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,088 miles
    Test number
    164593699413
    • 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 + rear plate slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass14,098 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,098 miles
    Test number
    984691068081
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB05 YYM

Does LB05 YYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 YYM expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YYM?
The MOT on LB05 YYM expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 YYM done?
LB05 YYM was recorded at 136,409 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 8,158 miles a year.
Has LB05 YYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YYM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 YYM 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 LB05 YYM find?
LB05 YYM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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