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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 YCUMOT history

LS55 YCU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

LS55 YCU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
146,833 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YCU was last recorded at 146,833 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 7,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,993 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,840 miles
Average per year
7,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,833 miles
  • 2021 – 138,993 miles
  • 2019 – 134,813 miles
  • 2018 – 123,284 miles
  • 2017 – 108,747 miles
  • 2016 – 86,555 miles
  • 2015 – 79,147 miles
  • 2014 – 74,686 miles
  • 2013 – 71,094 miles
  • 2012 – 68,323 miles
  • 2011 – 66,119 miles
  • 2010 – 62,948 miles
  • 2009 – 57,582 miles
  • 2008 – 51,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable sticking, lubricate.

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,833 miles (+7,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,833 miles
    Test number
    617336303491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable sticking, lubricate.

  2. Pass138,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,993 miles
    Test number
    780663037077
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake cable sticking

  3. Fail138,993 miles (+4,180)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,993 miles
    Test number
    682504383672
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake cable sticking

  4. Pass134,813 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,813 miles
    Test number
    931242226328
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail134,811 miles (+11,527)2 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,811 miles
    Test number
    362909966237
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass123,284 miles (+14,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,284 miles
    Test number
    567674829743
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake low effort

  7. Pass108,747 miles (+22,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    765860349138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted to lower vehicle not allowing some component inspection

  8. Pass86,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    577638591656
    • AdvisoryPlastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail86,554 miles (+7,407)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    210311891385
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass79,147 miles (+4,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    330827021576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass74,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    445588514347
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail74,686 miles (+3,592)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    535878114309
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail71,094 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    136069413388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyr has cracking on edges .

  14. Pass71,094 miles (+2,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    387979413355
    • NoteOffside rear tyr has cracking on edges .

  15. Pass68,323 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,323 miles
    Test number
    877547412399
    • 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)

  16. Pass66,119 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    746068511329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,948 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    934412220300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,582 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,582 miles
    Test number
    892457459308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,105 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    663334058369
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    693204658377
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS55 YCU

Does LS55 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YCU expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YCU?
The MOT on LS55 YCU expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YCU done?
LS55 YCU was recorded at 146,833 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 7,224 miles a year.
Has LS55 YCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YCU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 YCU 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 YCU find?
LS55 YCU passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring worn; offside rear parking brake cable sticking, lubricate..

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