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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YLFMOT history

LS55 YLF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2021 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.

LS55 YLF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2021
Mileage
154,345 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 YLF was last recorded at 154,345 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 7,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,309 miles · 14 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
7,036 miles
Average per year
8,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 154,345 miles
  • 2020 – 147,309 miles
  • 2019 – 136,108 miles
  • 2018 – 125,910 miles
  • 2017 – 116,057 miles
  • 2016 – 104,681 miles
  • 2015 – 95,173 miles
  • 2014 – 86,607 miles
  • 2013 – 78,609 miles
  • 2012 – 65,921 miles
  • 2011 – 58,717 miles
  • 2010 – 55,427 miles
  • 2009 – 51,148 miles
  • 2008 – 42,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,345 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected threads stripped inside track rod end and will not tighten (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,345 miles (+7,036)1 dangerous9 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,345 miles
    Test number
    183359734856
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected threads stripped inside track rod end and will not tighten (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass147,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,309 miles
    Test number
    610495518762
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail147,309 miles (+11,201)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,309 miles
    Test number
    759610292348
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,108 miles (+10,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,108 miles
    Test number
    507511088395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass125,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,910 miles
    Test number
    265994217054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,910 miles (+9,853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,910 miles
    Test number
    369127728759
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass116,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    841828314551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,057 miles (+11,376)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    904457599743
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass104,681 miles (+9,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,681 miles
    Test number
    385788084414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,173 miles (+8,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    867421405058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass86,607 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    149886214306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,609 miles (+12,688)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    425016903402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,921 miles (+7,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    376583192226
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail58,717 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    475024811428
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc's in very poor condition
    • NoteVehicle undertray fitted

  15. Pass58,717 miles (+3,290)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    595924711359
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc's in very poor condition
    • NoteVehicle undertray fitted

  16. Pass55,427 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    380038970404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,148 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    852669799285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,558 miles
    Test number
    701277128304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YLF

Does LS55 YLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YLF expired on 15 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YLF?
The MOT on LS55 YLF expired on 15 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YLF done?
LS55 YLF was recorded at 154,345 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 8,549 miles a year.
Has LS55 YLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YLF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 YLF 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 YLF find?
LS55 YLF failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected threads stripped inside track rod end and will not tighten; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front registration plate inscription illegible, and 20 more.

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