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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YADMOT history

LS55 YAD is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

LS55 YAD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
158,615 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YAD was last recorded at 158,615 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 6,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,243 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,372 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,615 miles
  • 2023 – 152,243 miles
  • 2022 – 145,442 miles
  • 2021 – 137,717 miles
  • 2020 – 130,913 miles
  • 2019 – 123,905 miles
  • 2018 – 117,583 miles
  • 2017 – 111,431 miles
  • 2016 – 110,392 miles
  • 2015 – 107,878 miles
  • 2014 – 104,123 miles
  • 2012 – 98,569 miles
  • 2011 – 93,415 miles
  • 2010 – 87,051 miles
  • 2009 – 81,229 miles
  • 2008 – 74,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,615 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,615 miles (+6,372)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,615 miles
    Test number
    607457585366
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass152,243 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    728093466148
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml warning lamp on

  3. Fail152,243 miles (+6,801)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    163470353411
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml warning lamp on

  4. Pass145,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,442 miles
    Test number
    904270528270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    373459581742
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,717 miles (+6,804)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,717 miles
    Test number
    535673529588
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning sensor wiring broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,913 miles (+7,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,913 miles
    Test number
    613023404728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,905 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    857160158023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,583 miles (+6,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,583 miles
    Test number
    378551600191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,431 miles
    Test number
    671790202958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

  11. Fail111,431 miles (+1,039)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,431 miles
    Test number
    646897833853
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

  12. Pass110,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    780550736386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail110,392 miles (+2,514)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    937029110066
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' car park sticker (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,878 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    397652305291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,123 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,123 miles
    Test number
    795562804284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,569 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    739200622315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,558 miles (+5,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,558 miles
    Test number
    817719212310
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass93,415 miles (+6,364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    187418911363
    • NoteFront disc pads approx 2=3,000mls

  19. Pass87,051 miles (+5,822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    931276600394
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3-4,000 mls

  20. Pass81,229 miles (+6,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    752267819304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,588 miles
    Test number
    113950538304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YAD

Does LS55 YAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YAD expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YAD?
The MOT on LS55 YAD expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YAD done?
LS55 YAD was recorded at 158,615 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has LS55 YAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YAD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 YAD 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 YAD find?
LS55 YAD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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