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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LS55 YLHMOT history

LS55 YLH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 187,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

LS55 YLH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
187,762 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YLH was last recorded at 187,762 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 5,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,825 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,937 miles
Average per year
5,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,762 miles
  • 2021 – 181,825 miles
  • 2020 – 178,383 miles
  • 2019 – 172,864 miles
  • 2018 – 168,514 miles
  • 2017 – 165,326 miles
  • 2016 – 160,498 miles
  • 2015 – 156,032 miles
  • 2014 – 151,287 miles
  • 2013 – 146,470 miles
  • 2012 – 139,689 miles
  • 2011 – 133,594 miles
  • 2010 – 127,656 miles
  • 2009 – 122,676 miles
  • 2008 – 109,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,762 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    187,762 miles
    Test number
    986551504382
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail187,762 miles (+5,937)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,762 miles
    Test number
    277819423933
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass181,825 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,825 miles
    Test number
    798288071585
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail181,825 miles (+3,442)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,825 miles
    Test number
    976780086544
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working offside & nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass178,383 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,383 miles
    Test number
    301677521273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,864 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,864 miles
    Test number
    936226744456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,514 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,514 miles
    Test number
    806064608244
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  8. Fail168,487 miles (+3,161)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,487 miles
    Test number
    571113210852
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted at time of test

  9. Pass165,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    165,326 miles
    Test number
    308226428771
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail165,326 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,326 miles
    Test number
    920252316745
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail165,326 miles (+4,828)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,326 miles
    Test number
    976387601889
    • FailureNearside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass160,498 miles (+4,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,498 miles
    Test number
    832133314053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass156,032 miles (+4,745)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    156,032 miles
    Test number
    286825725140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass151,287 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,287 miles
    Test number
    915741024155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,470 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    146,470 miles
    Test number
    445057013171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,689 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,689 miles
    Test number
    259799012435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,594 miles (+5,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    256774221466
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not tested ,child seat fitted

  18. Pass127,656 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    323071110196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,676 miles (+12,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    122,676 miles
    Test number
    623287619181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass109,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    784670848323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YLH

Does LS55 YLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YLH expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YLH?
The MOT on LS55 YLH expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YLH done?
LS55 YLH was recorded at 187,762 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 5,603 miles a year.
Has LS55 YLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YLH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 YLH 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 YLH find?
LS55 YLH passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, and 1 more.

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