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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 YYHMOT history

LR55 YYH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR55 YYH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,977 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YYH was last recorded at 160,977 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,915 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,062 miles
Average per year
7,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,977 miles
  • 2025 – 157,915 miles
  • 2024 – 149,937 miles
  • 2022 – 135,168 miles
  • 2021 – 124,786 miles
  • 2020 – 121,576 miles
  • 2019 – 106,864 miles
  • 2018 – 104,641 miles
  • 2017 – 100,597 miles
  • 2016 – 96,460 miles
  • 2015 – 92,027 miles
  • 2014 – 82,686 miles
  • 2013 – 75,398 miles
  • 2012 – 65,237 miles
  • 2011 – 56,835 miles
  • 2010 – 49,847 miles
  • 2009 – 38,428 miles
  • 2008 – 29,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,977 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,977 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,977 miles
    Test number
    625889343015
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,977 miles (+3,062)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,977 miles
    Test number
    811775751541
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,915 miles (+7,978)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,915 miles
    Test number
    324388723750
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,937 miles (+14,769)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,937 miles
    Test number
    940460003820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake poor effort

  5. Pass135,168 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,168 miles
    Test number
    871890290899
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight escapage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,168 miles (+10,382)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,168 miles
    Test number
    322484107029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight escapage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,786 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,786 miles
    Test number
    512556200868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,576 miles (+14,712)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    843211763508
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,864 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    988670782078
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,862 miles (+2,221)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    310120979884
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    130173964530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail104,641 miles (+4,044)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    335500038496
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass100,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,597 miles
    Test number
    752136676522
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail100,597 miles (+4,137)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,597 miles
    Test number
    139616150374
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass96,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    406570930190
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel damaged

  16. Fail96,453 miles (+4,426)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,453 miles
    Test number
    604661736568
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel damaged

  17. Pass92,027 miles (+9,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    748076806934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    418126014458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail82,686 miles (+7,288)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    659296614387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,398 miles (+10,161)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,398 miles
    Test number
    186945023349
    • NoteBoth rear tyres featherd and low on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limits

  21. Pass65,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    995646422357
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S.R so unable to check adult belt

  22. Fail65,237 miles (+8,402)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    175946222349
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S.R so unable to check adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded on the inside edge
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  23. Pass56,835 miles (+6,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    985630721300
    • NotePossible wear in front wheel bearings but unable to spin fast enough

  24. Pass49,847 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    310283420300
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear pads low

  25. Fail49,847 miles (+11,419)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    274963220362
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear pads low

  26. Pass38,428 miles (+9,248)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    982421909378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn in an uneven pattern
    • NoteWindscreen has full width crack below swept area

  27. Pass29,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,180 miles
    Test number
    620252228311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 YYH

Does LR55 YYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 YYH is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YYH?
The MOT on LR55 YYH is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 YYH done?
LR55 YYH was recorded at 160,977 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
Has LR55 YYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YYH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 YYH 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 LR55 YYH find?
LR55 YYH passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front fog lamp not working, and 3 more.

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