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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 YZLMOT history

LR55 YZL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

LR55 YZL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
137,031 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YZL was last recorded at 137,031 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 7,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,429 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,602 miles
Average per year
5,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,031 miles
  • 2023 – 129,429 miles
  • 2022 – 124,503 miles
  • 2021 – 119,995 miles
  • 2020 – 116,717 miles
  • 2019 – 108,904 miles
  • 2018 – 105,140 miles
  • 2017 – 98,457 miles
  • 2016 – 92,071 miles
  • 2015 – 90,510 miles
  • 2014 – 87,251 miles
  • 2013 – 83,118 miles
  • 2012 – 77,796 miles
  • 2010 – 71,269 miles
  • 2009 – 67,010 miles
  • 2008 – 55,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,031 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,031 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,031 miles
    Test number
    843678496298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail137,030 miles (+7,601)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,030 miles
    Test number
    335957844129
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass129,429 miles (+4,926)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,429 miles
    Test number
    115823253996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass124,503 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,503 miles
    Test number
    790828483856
    • AdvisoryLighting switch deteriorated
  5. Pass119,995 miles (+3,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,995 miles
    Test number
    513522710660
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass116,717 miles (+7,813)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,717 miles
    Test number
    992430609211
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass108,904 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    411742398636
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail108,888 miles (+3,748)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,888 miles
    Test number
    963276470299
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass105,140 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,140 miles
    Test number
    563787205698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,457 miles (+6,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    849052783761
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish/crack
  11. Pass92,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,071 miles
    Test number
    702536875065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,071 miles (+1,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,071 miles
    Test number
    960769233696
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass90,510 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,510 miles
    Test number
    369181615110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    988776184080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail87,251 miles (+4,133)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    979386984018
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wiper rubber slightly smearing
  16. Pass83,118 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    946249803131
    • NoteFront tyres tread getting low
  17. Fail83,118 miles (+5,322)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    666488903196
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront tyres tread getting low
  18. Pass77,796 miles (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,796 miles
    Test number
    295796012100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  19. Pass71,269 miles (+4,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    681510230309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail67,010 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    293797129371
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass67,010 miles (+11,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    413667529454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass55,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    213403438307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 YZL

Does LR55 YZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 YZL expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YZL?
The MOT on LR55 YZL expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 YZL done?
LR55 YZL was recorded at 137,031 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
Has LR55 YZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YZL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 YZL 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 YZL find?
LR55 YZL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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