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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YMXMOT history

LS55 YMX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

LS55 YMX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
177,529 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YMX was last recorded at 177,529 miles on 15 May 2025, 10,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,175 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,354 miles
Average per year
8,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,529 miles
  • 2024 – 167,175 miles
  • 2023 – 165,646 miles
  • 2022 – 159,547 miles
  • 2021 – 154,182 miles
  • 2020 – 148,338 miles
  • 2018 – 134,881 miles
  • 2017 – 126,772 miles
  • 2016 – 122,582 miles
  • 2015 – 114,506 miles
  • 2014 – 102,898 miles
  • 2013 – 89,367 miles
  • 2012 – 81,638 miles
  • 2011 – 73,746 miles
  • 2010 – 60,018 miles
  • 2009 – 45,993 miles
  • 2008 – 35,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,529 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear shock shroud insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil residue engine area's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,529 miles (+10,354)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,529 miles
    Test number
    102802908675
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,175 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,175 miles
    Test number
    315891316366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,646 miles (+6,099)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    165,646 miles
    Test number
    425283860367
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,547 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,547 miles
    Test number
    166841972592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,182 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,182 miles
    Test number
    241027272179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,158 miles (+5,820)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,158 miles
    Test number
    420366987913
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass148,338 miles (+37)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    148,338 miles
    Test number
    791811113965
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail148,301 miles (+13,420)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,301 miles
    Test number
    339083181594
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass134,881 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,881 miles
    Test number
    637228035512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's

  10. Fail134,819 miles (+8,047)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,819 miles
    Test number
    974645437144
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area's

  11. Pass126,772 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,772 miles
    Test number
    719944464965
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass122,582 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    902832108807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,355 miles (+7,849)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,355 miles
    Test number
    992147202134
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass114,506 miles (+11,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    811582082551
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads are worn lower than the offside

  15. Fail102,898 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,898 miles
    Test number
    365623034354
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are on the limit on the inner edge's

  16. Pass102,898 miles (+13,531)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,898 miles
    Test number
    806053734374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are on the limit on the inner edge's

  17. Pass89,367 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,367 miles
    Test number
    408319393233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,638 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,638 miles
    Test number
    178765132381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,746 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    269735131344
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail73,718 miles (+13,700)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    489684631346
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass60,018 miles (+14,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    272125430361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  22. Pass45,993 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,993 miles
    Test number
    701627709346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,915 miles (+10,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,915 miles
    Test number
    161986809376
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,602 miles
    Test number
    450632118321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YMX

Does LS55 YMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YMX expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YMX?
The MOT on LS55 YMX expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YMX done?
LS55 YMX was recorded at 177,529 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 8,593 miles a year.
Has LS55 YMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YMX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 YMX 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 YMX find?
LS55 YMX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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