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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LL55 YVFMOT history

LL55 YVF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LL55 YVF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,123 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 YVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 YVF was last recorded at 131,123 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 7,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,659 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,464 miles
Average per year
6,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,123 miles
  • 2025 – 123,659 miles
  • 2024 – 114,949 miles
  • 2023 – 109,371 miles
  • 2022 – 105,552 miles
  • 2020 – 105,042 miles
  • 2019 – 85,518 miles
  • 2018 – 66,599 miles
  • 2017 – 47,872 miles
  • 2015 – 39,180 miles
  • 2014 – 30,484 miles
  • 2013 – 27,955 miles
  • 2011 – 24,143 miles
  • 2010 – 20,079 miles
  • 2009 – 15,773 miles
  • 2008 – 11,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,123 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,123 miles (+7,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,123 miles
    Test number
    401051675418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,659 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    215060828156
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  3. Fail123,628 miles (+8,679)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,628 miles
    Test number
    356853890249
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted

  4. Pass114,949 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,949 miles
    Test number
    810921211205
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail114,949 miles (+5,578)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,949 miles
    Test number
    153209216584
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,371 miles (+3,819)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,371 miles
    Test number
    393919962595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    455092610213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail105,552 miles (+510)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    979980583161
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,042 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    415644719119
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel stains at fuel filter housing

  10. Fail105,042 miles (+19,524)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    316085523065
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel stains at fuel filter housing

  11. Pass85,518 miles (+18,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    263687028763
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch partially siezed
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding

  12. Pass66,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    784863314967
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail66,599 miles (+18,727)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    468495329839
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass47,872 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,872 miles
    Test number
    836208203114
    • AdvisoryFront wiper is slightly detoriated but clear the windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail47,852 miles (+8,672)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    924115642969
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper is slightly detoriated but clear the windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass39,180 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,180 miles
    Test number
    176506095191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,757 miles (+8,273)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,757 miles
    Test number
    735899785197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre outer wall cracked

  18. Pass30,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    137128394242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,484 miles (+2,529)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    675038794225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass27,955 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,955 miles
    Test number
    178657273082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine warning light staying on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking up

  21. Fail27,955 miles (+3,812)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,955 miles
    Test number
    339917473075
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine warning light staying on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking up

  22. Pass24,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    309485541429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,143 miles (+4,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    727685441295
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass20,079 miles (+4,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,079 miles
    Test number
    703635140269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass15,773 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,773 miles
    Test number
    143537249299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,490 miles
    Test number
    500138728206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL55 YVF

Does LL55 YVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 YVF is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL55 YVF?
The MOT on LL55 YVF is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 YVF done?
LL55 YVF was recorded at 131,123 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,644 miles a year.
Has LL55 YVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 YVF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL55 YVF 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 LL55 YVF find?
LL55 YVF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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