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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YAXMOT history

LS55 YAX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

LS55 YAX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2023
Mileage
148,117 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YAX
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
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 YAX was last recorded at 148,117 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 14,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,012 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
14,105 miles
Average per year
8,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,117 miles
  • 2022 – 134,012 miles
  • 2021 – 115,810 miles
  • 2020 – 109,846 miles
  • 2019 – 105,604 miles
  • 2018 – 98,589 miles
  • 2017 – 92,345 miles
  • 2016 – 85,318 miles
  • 2015 – 77,652 miles
  • 2014 – 68,080 miles
  • 2013 – 58,724 miles
  • 2012 – 50,120 miles
  • 2011 – 39,639 miles
  • 2010 – 32,468 miles
  • 2009 – 22,167 miles
  • 2008 – 18,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,117 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Fuel system component leaking Leak close to fuel tank and spreading to osr suspension (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Control arm outer bush contaminated and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,117 miles (+14,105)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,117 miles
    Test number
    535335807331
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Fuel system component leaking Leak close to fuel tank and spreading to osr suspension (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Control arm outer bush contaminated and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,012 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,012 miles
    Test number
    317333936349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail133,988 miles (+18,178)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    911294988616
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Rear wheel steering inoperative and rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass115,810 miles (+564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,810 miles
    Test number
    219168495139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,246 miles (+5,400)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    625361075870
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,846 miles
    Test number
    116620603304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail109,840 miles (+4,236)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    189782824885
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,604 miles (+7,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    257360091175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass98,589 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,589 miles
    Test number
    325367174237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively two (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail98,584 miles (+6,239)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    557529814648
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively two (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass92,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,345 miles
    Test number
    961322078253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,340 miles (+7,022)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    859207388448
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing loose bolt (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated two (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass85,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    860093043841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail85,318 miles (+7,666)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    944495004955
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,652 miles (+9,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    946928165147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,080 miles
    Test number
    408990064150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,074 miles (+9,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    328190664197
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,724 miles
    Test number
    299318353409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,724 miles (+8,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,724 miles
    Test number
    965258953169
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass50,120 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    875030462164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,639 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    235761761428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,468 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    953149450183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,167 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    890372669161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,386 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,386 miles
    Test number
    651966648340
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes split no excessive movement at present.Requires urgent attention.

Questions about LS55 YAX

Does LS55 YAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YAX expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YAX?
The MOT on LS55 YAX expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YAX done?
LS55 YAX was recorded at 148,117 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 8,612 miles a year.
Has LS55 YAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YAX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 YAX 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 YAX find?
LS55 YAX failed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn, and 11 more.

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