
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR55 YYVMOT history
LR55 YYV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 201,096 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 12,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 YYV
- 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
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 YYV was last recorded at 201,096 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 5,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 195,898 miles · 10 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,198 miles
- Average per year
- 12,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 201,096 miles
- 2021 – 195,898 miles
- 2020 – 191,220 miles
- 2019 – 187,335 miles
- 2018 – 182,286 miles
- 2017 – 176,127 miles
- 2016 – 159,029 miles
- 2015 – 139,570 miles
- 2014 – 123,822 miles
- 2013 – 103,980 miles
- 2012 – 81,902 miles
- 2011 – 59,977 miles
- 2010 – 33,757 miles
- 2009 – 23,776 miles
- 2008 – 17,684 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryVarious body damageRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,096 miles (+5,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 201,096 miles
- Test number
- 826590946542
- AdvisoryVarious body damage
Pass195,898 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 195,898 miles
- Test number
- 262923624329
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious body damage
Fail195,893 miles (+4,673)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,893 miles
- Test number
- 256095361991
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Braking system leaking around caliper (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer side lights not working
- AdvisoryVarious body damage
Pass191,220 miles (+3,885)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 191,220 miles
- Test number
- 542425257532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll upper linkage gaiter deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass187,335 miles (+47)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 187,335 miles
- Test number
- 560123681411
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail187,288 miles (+5,002)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,288 miles
- Test number
- 964308793832
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass182,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 182,286 miles
- Test number
- 481442992399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,286 miles (+6,159)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,286 miles
- Test number
- 952263461381
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass176,127 miles (+17,098)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 176,127 miles
- Test number
- 202279721987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,029 miles (+19,459)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 159,029 miles
- Test number
- 199402339844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,570 miles (+15,748)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 139,570 miles
- Test number
- 579878875530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,822 miles (+8,024)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 123,822 miles
- Test number
- 516595424368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 115,798 miles
- Test number
- 257713644465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,798 miles (+11,818)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,798 miles
- Test number
- 185713244108
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass103,980 miles (+22,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 103,980 miles
- Test number
- 485044323333
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass81,902 miles (+97)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,902 miles
- Test number
- 448996522463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail81,805 miles (+21,828)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,805 miles
- Test number
- 497315222485
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail59,977 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,977 miles
- Test number
- 678457021341
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass59,977 miles (+26,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 59,977 miles
- Test number
- 835287621334
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass33,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 33,757 miles
- Test number
- 562427320304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,757 miles (+9,981)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,757 miles
- Test number
- 710427620386
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass23,776 miles (+6,092)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 23,776 miles
- Test number
- 360779329321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,684 miles
- Test number
- 331993868462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 YYV
- Does LR55 YYV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 YYV expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 YYV?
- The MOT on LR55 YYV expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 YYV done?
- LR55 YYV was recorded at 201,096 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 12,943 miles a year.
- Has LR55 YYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 YYV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR55 YYV 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 YYV find?
- LR55 YYV passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: various body damage.
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