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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 YWTMOT history

LR55 YWT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LR55 YWT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,416 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YWT was last recorded at 63,416 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2017: 46,726 miles, lower than 46,826 miles on 22 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,182 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
3,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,416 miles
  • 2024 – 63,182 miles
  • 2023 – 62,821 miles
  • 2022 – 62,278 miles
  • 2021 – 60,847 miles
  • 2020 – 58,053 miles
  • 2019 – 54,482 miles
  • 2018 – 51,030 miles
  • 2017 – 46,726 miles
  • 2016 – 42,890 miles
  • 2015 – 38,504 miles
  • 2014 – 34,350 miles
  • 2013 – 30,994 miles
  • 2012 – 27,403 miles
  • 2011 – 22,997 miles
  • 2010 – 19,805 miles
  • 2009 – 14,926 miles
  • 2008 – 11,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,416 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,416 miles (+234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    441364839345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,182 miles (+361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    615825365238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,821 miles (+543)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    368238151270
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Has a temporary tape repair. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,278 miles (+1,431)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    752968032330
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,847 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    811492484670
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail60,847 miles (+2,794)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    212190236776
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass58,053 miles (+3,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,053 miles
    Test number
    672241145725
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe near clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass54,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    628618865361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,482 miles (+3,452)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    382615699054
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass51,030 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    307978977775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,726 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,726 miles
    Test number
    991555099734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,826 miles (+3,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    657998938019
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass42,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    294849470461
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

  14. Fail42,890 miles (+4,386)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    885722541020
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

  15. Pass38,504 miles (+4,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    858409126892
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting bracket broken.

  16. Pass34,350 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,350 miles
    Test number
    315803804312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,994 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,994 miles
    Test number
    518898613393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,403 miles (+4,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,403 miles
    Test number
    339621222372
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber bump stop split/worn.

  19. Pass22,997 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,997 miles
    Test number
    617334011369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,805 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,805 miles
    Test number
    383767820334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,926 miles (+3,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,926 miles
    Test number
    533623229395
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs starting to corrode on inner brakeing surface

  22. Pass11,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,462 miles
    Test number
    424500938427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 YWT

Does LR55 YWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 YWT is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YWT?
The MOT on LR55 YWT is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 YWT done?
LR55 YWT was recorded at 63,416 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
Has LR55 YWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YWT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 YWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 YWT find?
LR55 YWT passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.

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