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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LX55 YONMOT history

LX55 YON is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LX55 YON silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,064 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YON was last recorded at 120,064 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,064 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,064 miles
  • 2024 – 94,886 miles
  • 2023 – 78,729 miles
  • 2022 – 67,480 miles
  • 2021 – 67,455 miles
  • 2020 – 56,027 miles
  • 2019 – 37,946 miles
  • 2018 – 30,048 miles
  • 2017 – 28,664 miles
  • 2016 – 26,903 miles
  • 2015 – 24,543 miles
  • 2014 – 22,143 miles
  • 2013 – 19,337 miles
  • 2012 – 16,755 miles
  • 2011 – 14,493 miles
  • 2010 – 11,861 miles
  • 2009 – 9,784 miles
  • 2008 – 7,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    269887958752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,064 miles (+11,855)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    143214230330
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,209 miles (+13,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,209 miles
    Test number
    289053739226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,886 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    503508623145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,884 miles (+16,155)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    428563520294
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,729 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    544691282115
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail78,729 miles (+11,249)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    245866341627
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass67,480 miles (+25)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,480 miles
    Test number
    690052036005
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail67,455 miles (+11,428)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,455 miles
    Test number
    657823527962
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass56,027 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,027 miles
    Test number
    319866929089
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail56,027 miles (+18,081)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,027 miles
    Test number
    575674317401
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,946 miles (+7,898)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,946 miles
    Test number
    506120563266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,048 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    110337875414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,664 miles (+1,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,664 miles
    Test number
    832399606653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)

  15. Pass26,903 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,903 miles
    Test number
    878567863967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,902 miles (+2,359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,902 miles
    Test number
    990540623099
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass24,543 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,543 miles
    Test number
    168229747334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,143 miles (+2,806)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,143 miles
    Test number
    375861254429
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracking

  19. Pass19,337 miles (+2,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    695839343208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  20. Pass16,755 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,755 miles
    Test number
    436559142281
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail16,755 miles (+2,262)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,755 miles
    Test number
    979729742217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass14,493 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,493 miles
    Test number
    229011151284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,861 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,861 miles
    Test number
    102436150279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,784 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,784 miles
    Test number
    654295849279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,825 miles
    Test number
    263199458290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YON

Does LX55 YON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YON is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YON?
The MOT on LX55 YON is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YON done?
LX55 YON was recorded at 120,064 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,504 miles a year.
Has LX55 YON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YON has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 YON 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 LX55 YON find?
LX55 YON passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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