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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,590 cc

LS55 YMPMOT history

LS55 YMP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

LS55 YMP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2024
Mileage
210,987 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YMP was last recorded at 210,987 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,983 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
12,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 210,987 miles
  • 2022 – 204,588 miles
  • 2020 – 201,692 miles
  • 2019 – 197,924 miles
  • 2018 – 190,678 miles
  • 2017 – 186,851 miles
  • 2016 – 177,566 miles
  • 2015 – 163,858 miles
  • 2014 – 149,156 miles
  • 2013 – 124,194 miles
  • 2012 – 89,435 miles
  • 2011 – 60,542 miles
  • 2010 – 44,843 miles
  • 2009 – 30,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,987 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,987 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    210,987 miles
    Test number
    323205692185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,983 miles (+6,395)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,983 miles
    Test number
    216658705750
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass204,588 miles (+2,896)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,588 miles
    Test number
    561004470360
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass201,692 miles (+3,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    201,692 miles
    Test number
    339050309969
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded slighly
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded slighly

  5. Pass197,924 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    197,924 miles
    Test number
    179123219155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail197,919 miles (+7,241)2 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,919 miles
    Test number
    630731895837
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits slight exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mid to rear pipe (side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass190,678 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    190,678 miles
    Test number
    428117410910
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail190,676 miles (+3,825)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,676 miles
    Test number
    708695237432
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass186,851 miles (+9,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    186,851 miles
    Test number
    656519040501
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass177,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    177,566 miles
    Test number
    584043309905
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail177,566 miles (+13,708)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,566 miles
    Test number
    136525133506
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass163,858 miles (+14,702)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    163,858 miles
    Test number
    519056895161
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNear side rear brake bind slight
    • NoteSlight differance on rear brake increase

  13. Pass149,156 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,156 miles
    Test number
    357334754186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust flexy deteriorated

  14. Fail149,156 miles (+309)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,156 miles
    Test number
    557194654158
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail148,847 miles (+24,653)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    836059334148
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass124,194 miles (+34,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    768583023174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass89,435 miles (+28,893)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    928431822106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,542 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    219634021477
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

  19. Pass60,542 miles (+15,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    639774621100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,843 miles (+13,974)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    513868070033
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll/brake/disc/have/surface/rust

  21. Fail30,869 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    151996709418
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Pass30,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    354826009049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YMP

Does LS55 YMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YMP expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YMP?
The MOT on LS55 YMP expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YMP done?
LS55 YMP was recorded at 210,987 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 12,854 miles a year.
Has LS55 YMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YMP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 YMP 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 YMP find?
LS55 YMP passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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