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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 VAAMOT history

LS55 VAA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

LS55 VAA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
130,827 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 VAA was last recorded at 130,827 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 5,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,736 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,091 miles
Average per year
5,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,827 miles
  • 2022 – 125,736 miles
  • 2021 – 119,857 miles
  • 2020 – 114,012 miles
  • 2019 – 109,394 miles
  • 2018 – 104,382 miles
  • 2017 – 100,523 miles
  • 2016 – 94,657 miles
  • 2015 – 89,891 miles
  • 2014 – 84,967 miles
  • 2013 – 80,532 miles
  • 2012 – 71,422 miles
  • 2011 – 64,790 miles
  • 2010 – 57,446 miles
  • 2009 – 47,409 miles
  • 2008 – 41,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,827 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,827 miles (+5,091)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,827 miles
    Test number
    704486967634
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass125,736 miles (+5,879)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,736 miles
    Test number
    556575665268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass119,857 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    124902514833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail119,857 miles (+5,845)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    700880233106
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass114,012 miles (+4,618)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,012 miles
    Test number
    363033162791
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass109,394 miles (+5,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,394 miles
    Test number
    466889904866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass104,382 miles (+3,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    634874934653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass100,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    767078042124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Fail100,523 miles (+5,866)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    108612149101
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass94,657 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,657 miles
    Test number
    241561384907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,891 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    297282716110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,967 miles (+4,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,967 miles
    Test number
    188219574267
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  13. Pass80,532 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    167799793226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,422 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    487761002478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,790 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    956357191277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,446 miles (+10,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    524211800371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,409 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    544670609306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    324224328343
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS55 VAA

Does LS55 VAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VAA expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VAA?
The MOT on LS55 VAA expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VAA done?
LS55 VAA was recorded at 130,827 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 5,990 miles a year.
Has LS55 VAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VAA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 VAA 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 VAA find?
LS55 VAA failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front outer vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 14 more.

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