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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 YLRMOT history

LS55 YLR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

LS55 YLR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
130,369 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YLR was last recorded at 130,369 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 4,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,204 miles · 11 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,165 miles
Average per year
7,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,369 miles
  • 2021 – 126,204 miles
  • 2020 – 121,986 miles
  • 2019 – 115,100 miles
  • 2018 – 110,005 miles
  • 2017 – 104,606 miles
  • 2016 – 97,299 miles
  • 2015 – 89,562 miles
  • 2014 – 81,215 miles
  • 2013 – 70,551 miles
  • 2012 – 59,167 miles
  • 2011 – 49,353 miles
  • 2010 – 38,446 miles
  • 2008 – 18,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,369 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,369 miles (+4,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,369 miles
    Test number
    164279001231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,204 miles (+4,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    659862161248
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,986 miles
    Test number
    259617814719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,986 miles (+6,886)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,986 miles
    Test number
    635510605733
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass115,100 miles (+5,095)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,100 miles
    Test number
    829217465314
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass110,005 miles (+5,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,005 miles
    Test number
    948279409545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,606 miles
    Test number
    869791860257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,606 miles (+7,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,606 miles
    Test number
    176931056073
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass97,299 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    665956179518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    988140575160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,562 miles (+8,347)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    316710475116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass81,215 miles (+10,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    889488464177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,551 miles (+11,384)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    208742573114
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass59,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    766222672136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,165 miles (+9,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    465701172108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,353 miles (+10,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,353 miles
    Test number
    208629061422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,446 miles (+20,084)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    410396870154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,362 miles
    Test number
    123230158355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YLR

Does LS55 YLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YLR expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YLR?
The MOT on LS55 YLR expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YLR done?
LS55 YLR was recorded at 130,369 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 7,890 miles a year.
Has LS55 YLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YLR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 YLR 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 YLR find?
LS55 YLR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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