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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 YAJMOT history

LS55 YAJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LS55 YAJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,634 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YAJ
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
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YAJ was last recorded at 162,634 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 5,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,345 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,289 miles
Average per year
6,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,634 miles
  • 2025 – 157,345 miles
  • 2024 – 149,028 miles
  • 2023 – 142,599 miles
  • 2022 – 134,625 miles
  • 2021 – 126,113 miles
  • 2020 – 115,366 miles
  • 2019 – 111,092 miles
  • 2018 – 104,912 miles
  • 2017 – 98,847 miles
  • 2016 – 92,676 miles
  • 2015 – 85,970 miles
  • 2014 – 79,108 miles
  • 2013 – 72,947 miles
  • 2012 – 66,743 miles
  • 2011 – 60,535 miles
  • 2009 – 47,426 miles
  • 2008 – 41,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,634 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner both side & outer both side sills are corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both side (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear passenger seat slight damaged

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • EML illuminated but vehicle manufactured prior to July 2008

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,634 miles (+5,289)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,634 miles
    Test number
    859637997355
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner both side & outer both side sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both side (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear passenger seat slight damaged

  2. Pass157,345 miles (+111)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,345 miles
    Test number
    632483885201
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated but vehicle manufactured prior to July 2008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail157,234 miles (+8,206)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    471634234527
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated but vehicle manufactured prior to July 2008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass149,028 miles (+243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,028 miles
    Test number
    904886662601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail148,785 miles (+6,186)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,785 miles
    Test number
    258003703242
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass142,599 miles (+339)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,599 miles
    Test number
    976673316136
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view significant crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail142,260 miles (+7,635)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    263614845234
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view significant crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum legal thickness of 1.5 mm - require IMMEDIATE replacement! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass134,625 miles (+8,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,625 miles
    Test number
    781430188651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,113 miles
    Test number
    650153449199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,113 miles (+10,747)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,113 miles
    Test number
    407870561945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,366 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    890011791529
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail115,366 miles (+4,274)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    302477642504
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass111,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,092 miles
    Test number
    221681210025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,092 miles (+6,180)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,092 miles
    Test number
    807355323817
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass104,912 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    224933590717
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  16. Fail104,843 miles (+5,996)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    778563781604
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded from brake master to abs unit. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  17. Pass98,847 miles (+6,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    966276247238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from brake master to abs unit. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass92,676 miles (+6,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    976611151553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront pads starting to get low.

  19. Pass85,970 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    960542722001
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

  20. Pass79,108 miles (+6,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    267364454203
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass72,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,947 miles
    Test number
    886274153291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,947 miles (+6,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,947 miles
    Test number
    928394753271
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass66,743 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    128547342291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,535 miles (+13,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    158208951289
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass47,426 miles (+6,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    501103799247
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn on edges

  26. Pass41,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,127 miles
    Test number
    330042058395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YAJ

Does LS55 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YAJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YAJ?
The MOT on LS55 YAJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YAJ done?
LS55 YAJ was recorded at 162,634 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 6,814 miles a year.
Has LS55 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YAJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 YAJ 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 YAJ find?
LS55 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both side; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 10 more.

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