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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 AYMMOT history

LS55 AYM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

LS55 AYM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
164,145 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AYM was last recorded at 164,145 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,144 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,145 miles
  • 2022 – 157,188 miles
  • 2021 – 156,163 miles
  • 2020 – 150,662 miles
  • 2019 – 145,573 miles
  • 2018 – 137,835 miles
  • 2017 – 129,206 miles
  • 2016 – 116,081 miles
  • 2015 – 97,588 miles
  • 2014 – 82,216 miles
  • 2013 – 73,664 miles
  • 2012 – 66,130 miles
  • 2011 – 50,877 miles
  • 2010 – 37,342 miles
  • 2009 – 34,386 miles
  • 2008 – 27,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,145 miles
  • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Both outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both head lamp lenses deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,145 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,145 miles
    Test number
    953540025508
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheel

  2. Fail164,144 miles (+6,956)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,144 miles
    Test number
    493003877766
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheel

  3. Pass157,188 miles (+1,025)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,188 miles
    Test number
    293081019092
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass156,163 miles (+5,501)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,163 miles
    Test number
    118209383676
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  5. Pass150,662 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,662 miles
    Test number
    973725456770
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill, seatbelt prescribed area, welded repair undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle interior in untidy condition

  6. Fail150,658 miles (+5,085)6 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,658 miles
    Test number
    528521881611
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle interior in untidy condition

  7. Pass145,573 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,573 miles
    Test number
    682940508220
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail145,573 miles (+7,738)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,573 miles
    Test number
    929824872337
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,835 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,835 miles
    Test number
    911542140436
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lenses deteriorating

  10. Fail137,834 miles (+8,628)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,834 miles
    Test number
    388383073067
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lenses deteriorating

  11. Pass129,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    518676708967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,206 miles (+13,125)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    356056294468
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,081 miles
    Test number
    287032803261
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

  14. Fail116,081 miles (+18,493)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,081 miles
    Test number
    468834160471
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

  15. Pass97,588 miles (+15,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,588 miles
    Test number
    139131605274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,216 miles (+8,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    809822094165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,664 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    329753603480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,130 miles (+15,253)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    229175692414
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass50,877 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    225942491163
    • NoteBoth rear tyres featered on inner edges
    • NoteDifferent set of registration plates in boot
    • NoteNearside outer sill dented
    • NoteNearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteWindscreen damage outside of swept area (offside upper)

  20. Fail50,877 miles (+13,535)2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    517912691171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres featered on inner edges
    • NoteDifferent set of registration plates in boot
    • NoteNearside outer sill dented
    • NoteNearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteWindscreen damage outside of swept area (offside upper)

  21. Pass37,342 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    303144000434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,386 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    814069129390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,678 miles
    Test number
    912027338397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,678 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,678 miles
    Test number
    611307738314
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LS55 AYM

Does LS55 AYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 AYM expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AYM?
The MOT on LS55 AYM expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 AYM done?
LS55 AYM was recorded at 164,145 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 9,339 miles a year.
Has LS55 AYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AYM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 AYM 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 LS55 AYM find?
LS55 AYM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: slight bind on offside rear wheel.

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