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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR55 YYUMOT history

LR55 YYU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

LR55 YYU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,400 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YYU was last recorded at 113,400 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,398 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,400 miles
  • 2024 – 107,619 miles
  • 2023 – 99,911 miles
  • 2022 – 93,418 miles
  • 2021 – 83,102 miles
  • 2020 – 78,460 miles
  • 2019 – 74,006 miles
  • 2018 – 66,653 miles
  • 2017 – 59,868 miles
  • 2016 – 49,133 miles
  • 2015 – 41,673 miles
  • 2014 – 36,307 miles
  • 2013 – 30,164 miles
  • 2012 – 24,461 miles
  • 2011 – 19,340 miles
  • 2009 – 15,065 miles
  • 2008 – 11,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,400 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,400 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    760318227673
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,398 miles (+5,779)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,398 miles
    Test number
    493514066671
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not move backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,619 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    969743926951
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,619 miles (+7,708)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    359643368841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,911 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,911 miles
    Test number
    181304747436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,903 miles (+6,485)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    779766760812
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,418 miles (+10,316)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,418 miles
    Test number
    103671576424
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass83,102 miles (+4,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,102 miles
    Test number
    925613209999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass78,460 miles (+4,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,460 miles
    Test number
    404501536646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass74,006 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,006 miles
    Test number
    201160207775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    902729493027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,653 miles (+6,785)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    759024162295
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass59,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    273187372693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,868 miles (+6,915)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    918884579434
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass52,953 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,953 miles
    Test number
    948721925748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,133 miles (+7,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    276322622693
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges and VERY close to legal limit 195/65/15
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass41,673 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    519436985060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,307 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    139957474456
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail36,307 miles (+6,143)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    997247374019
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass30,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    118072273041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,164 miles (+5,703)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    197502473068
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteTraction control light stays on

  22. Pass24,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    325074722020
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail24,461 miles (+5,121)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    146704622422
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass19,340 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,340 miles
    Test number
    268544101038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,065 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,065 miles
    Test number
    530456439371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,573 miles
    Test number
    242037218300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 YYU

Does LR55 YYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 YYU expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YYU?
The MOT on LR55 YYU expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 YYU done?
LR55 YYU was recorded at 113,400 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 6,056 miles a year.
Has LR55 YYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YYU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 YYU 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 YYU find?
LR55 YYU passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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