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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 YOOMOT history

LX55 YOO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LX55 YOO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,053 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YOO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YOO was last recorded at 125,053 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 5,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,209 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,844 miles
Average per year
6,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,053 miles
  • 2025 – 119,209 miles
  • 2024 – 112,406 miles
  • 2023 – 104,407 miles
  • 2022 – 101,488 miles
  • 2021 – 98,746 miles
  • 2020 – 96,206 miles
  • 2019 – 93,073 miles
  • 2018 – 82,685 miles
  • 2017 – 69,692 miles
  • 2016 – 66,638 miles
  • 2015 – 61,730 miles
  • 2014 – 55,743 miles
  • 2013 – 50,889 miles
  • 2012 – 44,469 miles
  • 2011 – 36,621 miles
  • 2010 – 28,637 miles
  • 2009 – 19,732 miles
  • 2008 – 12,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,053 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    259972689605
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail125,053 miles (+5,844)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    322982897785
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,209 miles (+6,803)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,209 miles
    Test number
    867690579931
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount hook corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass112,406 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,406 miles
    Test number
    259846798738
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail112,406 miles (+7,999)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,406 miles
    Test number
    458104858241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,407 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    504029588209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,488 miles (+2,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    716121682758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight unit deteriorated but still produces a beam image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,746 miles (+2,540)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    101023424630
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,206 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,206 miles
    Test number
    281650666750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,073 miles (+10,388)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    976639989123
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass82,685 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    330944274484
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail82,685 miles (+12,993)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    124841301633
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass69,692 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    974237540245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,638 miles (+4,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    446760385683
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slightly lipped... (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass61,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    482811517553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,730 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    117543536865
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  17. Fail61,728 miles (+36)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    717927706208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly deteriorated, does just have the required beam pattern.

  18. Fail61,692 miles (+5,949)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,692 miles
    Test number
    335328405609
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass55,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    626392234263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,743 miles (+4,854)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    549132834223
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass50,889 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    885632063216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,469 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    435524642210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,621 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,621 miles
    Test number
    316540831278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,637 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    713525330250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,732 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    410758039250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,690 miles
    Test number
    444869238299
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX55 YOO

Does LX55 YOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YOO is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YOO?
The MOT on LX55 YOO is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YOO done?
LX55 YOO was recorded at 125,053 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,270 miles a year.
Has LX55 YOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YOO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 YOO 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 YOO find?
LX55 YOO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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