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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LS55 YMEMOT history

LS55 YME is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 223,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

LS55 YME silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
223,355 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YME was last recorded at 223,355 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 5,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2013: 146,096 miles, lower than 148,749 miles on 5 Jul 2012.
  • 2 Sept 2016: 164,590 miles, lower than 169,419 miles on 29 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
217,669 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,686 miles
Average per year
6,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 223,355 miles
  • 2022 – 217,669 miles
  • 2021 – 211,120 miles
  • 2020 – 203,736 miles
  • 2019 – 196,889 miles
  • 2018 – 191,781 miles
  • 2017 – 187,385 miles
  • 2016 – 164,590 miles
  • 2015 – 169,419 miles
  • 2014 – 161,690 miles
  • 2013 – 146,096 miles
  • 2012 – 148,749 miles
  • 2011 – 138,784 miles
  • 2010 – 127,712 miles
  • 2009 – 121,245 miles
  • 2008 – 121,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,355 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit, lens cracked but secure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, tyre also cracked and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ON LIMIT. Tyre also shows signs of cracking/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass223,355 miles (+5,686)3 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    223,355 miles
    Test number
    654485248271
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit, lens cracked but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, tyre also cracked and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass217,669 miles (+6,549)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    217,669 miles
    Test number
    282621001321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower camber arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass211,120 miles (+7,384)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,120 miles
    Test number
    473278851959
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass203,736 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,736 miles
    Test number
    929582334955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ON LIMIT. Tyre also shows signs of cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail203,735 miles (+6,846)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,735 miles
    Test number
    532059822901
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ON LIMIT. Tyre also shows signs of cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass196,889 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    196,889 miles
    Test number
    629180499352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass191,781 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    191,781 miles
    Test number
    265023910268
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper sub frame corroded

  8. Fail191,781 miles (+4,396)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,781 miles
    Test number
    854399155414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper sub frame corroded

  9. Pass187,385 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    187,385 miles
    Test number
    681087355171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail187,385 miles (+22,795)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,385 miles
    Test number
    699024927516
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass164,590 miles (-4,829)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,590 miles
    Test number
    391753352969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,419 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    169,419 miles
    Test number
    716840915201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,690 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    161,690 miles
    Test number
    487135894117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBonnet stay broken and bent

  14. Fail161,684 miles (+15,588)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,684 miles
    Test number
    566949784152
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBonnet stay broken and bent

  15. Pass146,096 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    146,096 miles
    Test number
    869389083198
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail146,096 miles (-2,653)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,096 miles
    Test number
    785299083102
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass148,749 miles (+9,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    148,749 miles
    Test number
    327077182115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass138,784 miles (+11,072)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    416946871187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass127,712 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,712 miles
    Test number
    964171280170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,245 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    121,245 miles
    Test number
    634357589158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,073 miles
    Test number
    723623858354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass121,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    121,073 miles
    Test number
    841033058318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YME

Does LS55 YME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YME expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YME?
The MOT on LS55 YME expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YME done?
LS55 YME was recorded at 223,355 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 6,877 miles a year.
Has LS55 YME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YME has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 YME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 YME find?
LS55 YME passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 3 minor defects and 19 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 19 more.

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