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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LX55 YPYMOT history

LX55 YPY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

LX55 YPY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
140,810 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YPY was last recorded at 140,810 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 13,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,557 miles · 2 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
13,253 miles
Average per year
8,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,810 miles
  • 2022 – 127,557 miles
  • 2021 – 112,683 miles
  • 2020 – 97,744 miles
  • 2019 – 88,730 miles
  • 2018 – 80,214 miles
  • 2017 – 71,392 miles
  • 2016 – 63,767 miles
  • 2015 – 53,951 miles
  • 2014 – 49,045 miles
  • 2013 – 43,613 miles
  • 2012 – 36,978 miles
  • 2010 – 23,045 miles
  • 2009 – 19,354 miles
  • 2008 – 17,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,810 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOff side rear brake back plate corroded but still secure

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,810 miles (+13,253)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,810 miles
    Test number
    890658798831
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake back plate corroded but still secure

  2. Pass127,557 miles (+14,874)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,557 miles
    Test number
    982880080007
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded and holed but secure
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from rear joint

  3. Pass112,683 miles (+14,939)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,683 miles
    Test number
    264591969061
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,744 miles (+9,014)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,744 miles
    Test number
    282763726995
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,730 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,730 miles
    Test number
    934835564829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,214 miles (+8,822)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    946794029453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,392 miles (+7,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    695430629125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass63,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    250153575876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted

  9. Fail63,767 miles (+9,816)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    614479088825
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted

  10. Pass53,951 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,951 miles
    Test number
    737509995156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,045 miles (+5,432)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,045 miles
    Test number
    449572304206
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass43,613 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,613 miles
    Test number
    635194603216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,978 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,978 miles
    Test number
    687337302210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass36,978 miles (+13,933)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,978 miles
    Test number
    749257002202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass23,045 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,045 miles
    Test number
    144284180268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,012 miles (+3,658)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,012 miles
    Test number
    791570270228
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAdvice all round 4 tyre slightly perished

  17. Pass19,354 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    421260569245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,791 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,791 miles
    Test number
    383533888498
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LX55 YPY

Does LX55 YPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 YPY expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YPY?
The MOT on LX55 YPY expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 YPY done?
LX55 YPY was recorded at 140,810 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 8,336 miles a year.
Has LX55 YPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YPY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on LX55 YPY 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 YPY find?
LX55 YPY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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