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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LS55 YNXMOT history

LS55 YNX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LS55 YNX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
170,954 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 YNX was last recorded at 170,954 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,827 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,127 miles
Average per year
7,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,954 miles
  • 2025 – 164,827 miles
  • 2024 – 154,340 miles
  • 2022 – 143,940 miles
  • 2021 – 133,234 miles
  • 2020 – 123,014 miles
  • 2019 – 113,280 miles
  • 2018 – 101,675 miles
  • 2017 – 91,383 miles
  • 2016 – 87,090 miles
  • 2015 – 84,013 miles
  • 2014 – 80,765 miles
  • 2013 – 77,375 miles
  • 2012 – 73,487 miles
  • 2011 – 71,513 miles
  • 2010 – 67,427 miles
  • 2009 – 61,988 miles
  • 2008 – 43,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,954 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting breaking up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • EML light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail170,954 miles (+6,127)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,954 miles
    Test number
    580559496029
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,827 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,827 miles
    Test number
    417241177350
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting breaking up (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail164,758 miles (+10,418)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,758 miles
    Test number
    547560638521
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot holed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting breaking up (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,340 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,340 miles
    Test number
    823482721342
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail154,332 miles (+10,392)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    905842209788
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,940 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,940 miles
    Test number
    174549476214
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre going out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic underbody covers fitted

  7. Fail143,940 miles (+10,706)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,940 miles
    Test number
    135995137456
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre going out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic underbody covers fitted

  8. Pass133,234 miles (+10,220)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,234 miles
    Test number
    379461776480
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor/sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill/underfloor covers fitted

  9. Pass123,014 miles (+9,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,014 miles
    Test number
    931314793855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,280 miles (+11,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    776764083011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    841693861437
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f brake disc inner face
    • AdvisoryO/s/r trailing arm front bush perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail101,675 miles (+10,292)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    678513791731
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f brake disc inner face
    • AdvisoryO/s/r trailing arm front bush perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass91,383 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    937204894451
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s fronts (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps frosted giving poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail91,382 miles (+4,292)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    664194143008
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s fronts (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps frosted giving poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass87,090 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    999182890957
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail86,954 miles (+2,941)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    607294321734
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass84,013 miles (+3,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    230089644150
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass80,765 miles (+3,390)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    498053944398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass77,375 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    875014743317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,204 miles (+3,717)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    547248433367
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass73,487 miles (+1,974)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    459945652399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass71,513 miles (+4,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,513 miles
    Test number
    898972661325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,427 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    422834440490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,988 miles (+18,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    311295559356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    503190748344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,012 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    523030148385
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS55 YNX

Does LS55 YNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YNX expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YNX?
The MOT on LS55 YNX expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YNX done?
LS55 YNX was recorded at 170,954 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,463 miles a year.
Has LS55 YNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YNX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 YNX 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 YNX find?
LS55 YNX failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 3 more.

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