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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 YSSMOT history

LR05 YSS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

LR05 YSS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
116,732 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YSS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YSS was last recorded at 116,732 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,671 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
5,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,732 miles
  • 2023 – 108,930 miles
  • 2022 – 100,271 miles
  • 2021 – 92,522 miles
  • 2019 – 86,310 miles
  • 2017 – 70,864 miles
  • 2016 – 61,201 miles
  • 2015 – 52,568 miles
  • 2014 – 47,667 miles
  • 2013 – 42,389 miles
  • 2012 – 36,281 miles
  • 2011 – 32,599 miles
  • 2009 – 26,722 miles
  • 2008 – 22,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    189268743639
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    543260570248
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,732 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,732 miles
    Test number
    705866060624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,671 miles (+7,741)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,671 miles
    Test number
    736402636597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush delaminated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in performance behind n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,930 miles (+15)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,930 miles
    Test number
    621473171088
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail108,915 miles (+8,644)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    493520545429
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass100,271 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    998224883724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail100,266 miles (+7,744)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    910456655263
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 'D' bush mount area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front sub frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear. (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass92,522 miles (+6,212)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    432648336991
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass86,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    949578409216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    759510506585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,864 miles
    Test number
    909515540462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,864 miles (+9,663)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,864 miles
    Test number
    937494869513
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass61,201 miles (+8,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    304384238656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass52,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    378280075114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,551 miles (+4,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    475550775177
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass47,667 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    687723884173
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail47,648 miles (+5,259)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,648 miles
    Test number
    216581684139
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass42,389 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    407192783104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,383 miles (+6,102)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,383 miles
    Test number
    209449573137
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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 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)
  21. Pass36,281 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    355378772184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass32,599 miles (+5,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    709238071111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass26,722 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    494287659453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,537 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,537 miles
    Test number
    833113839131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,259 miles
    Test number
    243028528497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YSS

Does LR05 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YSS expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YSS?
The MOT on LR05 YSS expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YSS done?
LR05 YSS was recorded at 116,732 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 5,927 miles a year.
Has LR05 YSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YSS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 YSS 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 LR05 YSS find?
LR05 YSS passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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