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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YCXMOT history

LS55 YCX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

LS55 YCX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
152,034 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YCX
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
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 YCX was last recorded at 152,034 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,767 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
5,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,034 miles
  • 2023 – 148,767 miles
  • 2022 – 143,917 miles
  • 2021 – 139,364 miles
  • 2020 – 135,548 miles
  • 2019 – 132,460 miles
  • 2018 – 125,983 miles
  • 2017 – 118,361 miles
  • 2016 – 110,641 miles
  • 2015 – 105,097 miles
  • 2014 – 99,326 miles
  • 2013 – 91,293 miles
  • 2012 – 77,406 miles
  • 2011 – 72,893 miles
  • 2010 – 65,349 miles
  • 2009 – 59,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,034 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives very poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant on min mark
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front slight brake bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,034 miles (+3,267)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,034 miles
    Test number
    224630192856
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives very poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant on min mark
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,767 miles (+48)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,767 miles
    Test number
    104406055850
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,719 miles (+4,802)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,719 miles
    Test number
    624255030384
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,917 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,917 miles
    Test number
    644554634865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,364 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,364 miles
    Test number
    616247787095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,337 miles (+3,789)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    113743865783
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass135,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,548 miles
    Test number
    380418737870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,546 miles (+3,086)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,546 miles
    Test number
    486842586874
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively very hard to operate (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass132,460 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,460 miles
    Test number
    793222033803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,983 miles (+7,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,983 miles
    Test number
    791957347268
    • AdvisoryRear both brake flexi hoses perishing slightly

  11. Pass118,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    431398366090
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind

  12. Fail118,361 miles (+7,720)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    709750504432
    • FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind

  13. Pass110,641 miles (+62)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,641 miles
    Test number
    354358419778
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both ON LIMIT advise attention (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted and underside dirty partially obscuring view
    • AdvisoryEngine management light (emissions) light on

  14. Fail110,579 miles (+5,482)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,579 miles
    Test number
    928748922182
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both ON LIMIT advise attention (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted and underside dirty partially obscuring view
    • AdvisoryEngine management light (emissions) light on
    • AdvisoryObject in sidewall of osr tyre strongly advise attention

  15. Pass105,097 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,097 miles
    Test number
    508491215292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,326 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    379813804401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,293 miles (+13,887)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,293 miles
    Test number
    358351513442
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight coolant leak from radiator

  18. Pass77,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    529239542043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,406 miles (+4,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    766309942097
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass72,893 miles (+7,544)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    125935351086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r child seat

  21. Pass65,349 miles (+5,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,349 miles
    Test number
    192553040483
    • Note1) underbody and wheel nut covers fitted 2) tyres 205 55 16

  22. Pass59,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    950346059027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,773 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    170779749450
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

Questions about LS55 YCX

Does LS55 YCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YCX expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YCX?
The MOT on LS55 YCX expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YCX done?
LS55 YCX was recorded at 152,034 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 5,937 miles a year.
Has LS55 YCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YCX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 YCX 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 YCX find?
LS55 YCX failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective gives very poor image; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective gives poor image, and 12 more.

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