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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YBFMOT history

LS55 YBF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

LS55 YBF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
133,400 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YBF was last recorded at 133,400 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 20,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,339 miles · 8 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
20,061 miles
Average per year
7,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,400 miles
  • 2021 – 113,339 miles
  • 2020 – 111,473 miles
  • 2019 – 107,668 miles
  • 2018 – 103,336 miles
  • 2017 – 98,422 miles
  • 2016 – 90,149 miles
  • 2015 – 82,437 miles
  • 2014 – 72,957 miles
  • 2013 – 63,998 miles
  • 2012 – 57,206 miles
  • 2011 – 48,980 miles
  • 2010 – 41,074 miles
  • 2009 – 33,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,400 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,400 miles (+20,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,400 miles
    Test number
    710131122901
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,339 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    705812023338
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail113,301 miles (+1,828)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,301 miles
    Test number
    744131194389
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 6000 miles wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components heavily corroded

  4. Pass111,473 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,473 miles
    Test number
    906937564119
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  5. Fail111,463 miles (+3,795)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,463 miles
    Test number
    995563286449
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  6. Pass107,668 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,668 miles
    Test number
    512974372828
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail107,631 miles (+4,295)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    382386436445
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak At intercooler pipes (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,336 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    704356657773
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight roughness detected through spring from upper support bearing macpherson strut
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All, rears perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,336 miles (+4,914)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    343848361514
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight roughness detected through spring from upper support bearing macpherson strut
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All, rears perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,422 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    696711711144
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryNo oil in engine on pre checks

  11. Fail98,422 miles (+8,273)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    902473757594
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryNo oil in engine on pre checks

  12. Pass90,149 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,149 miles
    Test number
    858571577456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,074 miles (+7,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,074 miles
    Test number
    118099133395
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail82,437 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,437 miles
    Test number
    619274585120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass82,437 miles (+9,480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,437 miles
    Test number
    737054385185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    219268744108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,956 miles (+8,958)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    195388144144
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass63,998 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    196508943124
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine MIL light staying on

  19. Fail63,997 miles (+6,791)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    607248143144
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine MIL light staying on

  20. Pass57,206 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    188682252121
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  21. Fail57,205 miles (+8,225)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    505712352170
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  22. Pass48,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    726480691074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,980 miles (+7,906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    885260791020
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass41,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    844073780083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,074 miles (+7,663)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    644593980000
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass33,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,411 miles
    Test number
    490236889090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YBF

Does LS55 YBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YBF expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YBF?
The MOT on LS55 YBF expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YBF done?
LS55 YBF was recorded at 133,400 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 7,541 miles a year.
Has LS55 YBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YBF has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 YBF 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 YBF find?
LS55 YBF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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