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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YAYMOT history

LS55 YAY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

LS55 YAY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
163,118 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YAY was last recorded at 163,118 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 2,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,979 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,139 miles
Average per year
7,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,118 miles
  • 2022 – 160,979 miles
  • 2021 – 158,819 miles
  • 2020 – 156,203 miles
  • 2019 – 148,113 miles
  • 2018 – 140,870 miles
  • 2016 – 138,477 miles
  • 2015 – 121,075 miles
  • 2014 – 104,469 miles
  • 2013 – 91,353 miles
  • 2012 – 77,271 miles
  • 2011 – 61,734 miles
  • 2009 – 54,054 miles
  • 2008 – 49,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEML light on
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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.

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,118 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,118 miles
    Test number
    662592607931
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail163,118 miles (+2,139)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,118 miles
    Test number
    257494437139
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass160,979 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,979 miles
    Test number
    530412824191
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail160,979 miles (+2,160)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,979 miles
    Test number
    502516567131
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,819 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,819 miles
    Test number
    423773605218
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail158,814 miles (+2,611)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,814 miles
    Test number
    316918158367
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced opake/misted (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 nail in sidewall replacement needed (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass156,203 miles (+8,090)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,203 miles
    Test number
    715276340733
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight front wing corrosion

  8. Pass148,113 miles (+7,243)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,113 miles
    Test number
    286143915425
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front smeer (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass140,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,870 miles
    Test number
    263930505085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,870 miles (+2,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,870 miles
    Test number
    489596804799
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass138,477 miles (+17,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    786177410575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,075 miles (+16,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,075 miles
    Test number
    247271095496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,469 miles (+13,116)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    765186674187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,353 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    195549463143
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail91,353 miles (+14,082)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    706939963149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass77,271 miles (+15,537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    295088782472
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management lamp staying on

  17. Pass61,734 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    849085421085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,054 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    402686739465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    184834248312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YAY

Does LS55 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YAY expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YAY?
The MOT on LS55 YAY expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YAY done?
LS55 YAY was recorded at 163,118 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
Has LS55 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YAY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 YAY 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 YAY find?
LS55 YAY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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