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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YCDMOT history

LS55 YCD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LS55 YCD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,976 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YCD was last recorded at 124,976 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,515 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
5,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,976 miles
  • 2025 – 122,515 miles
  • 2024 – 119,765 miles
  • 2023 – 117,420 miles
  • 2022 – 114,943 miles
  • 2021 – 112,442 miles
  • 2020 – 109,738 miles
  • 2019 – 105,904 miles
  • 2018 – 102,745 miles
  • 2017 – 99,604 miles
  • 2016 – 95,852 miles
  • 2015 – 91,483 miles
  • 2014 – 87,587 miles
  • 2013 – 83,297 miles
  • 2012 – 72,578 miles
  • 2011 – 60,829 miles
  • 2010 – 46,279 miles
  • 2009 – 34,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,976 miles (+2,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,976 miles
    Test number
    171564741565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass122,515 miles (+2,750)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    944785375561
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass119,765 miles (+2,345)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,765 miles
    Test number
    846615613048
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass117,420 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    151392418077
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  5. Fail117,403 miles (+2,460)1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,403 miles
    Test number
    999801861681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized
  6. Pass114,943 miles (+2,501)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,943 miles
    Test number
    218948282976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass112,442 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    725967341640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail112,442 miles (+2,704)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    229126663254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass109,738 miles (+64)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    874397550754
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail109,674 miles (+3,770)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,674 miles
    Test number
    936063354236
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass105,904 miles (+3,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,904 miles
    Test number
    619824320551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass102,745 miles (+16)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    132042329523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim beam image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
  13. Fail102,729 miles (+3,125)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,729 miles
    Test number
    210485334992
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim beam image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
  14. Pass99,604 miles (+3,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,604 miles
    Test number
    227512979460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  15. Pass95,852 miles (+4,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    766411849996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged
  16. Pass91,483 miles (+3,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    766129725047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass87,587 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    899018224010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    417788603046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,297 miles (+10,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    297147803087
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass72,578 miles (+11,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    616430812070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass60,829 miles (+14,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    886922431050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass46,279 miles (+12,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    213205120099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass34,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,118 miles
    Test number
    110109529077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YCD

Does LS55 YCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YCD is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YCD?
The MOT on LS55 YCD is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YCD done?
LS55 YCD was recorded at 124,976 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,356 miles a year.
Has LS55 YCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YCD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 YCD 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 YCD find?
LS55 YCD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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