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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 YRCMOT history

LX55 YRC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LX55 YRC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,391 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YRC was last recorded at 173,391 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,083 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,308 miles
Average per year
8,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,391 miles
  • 2024 – 168,083 miles
  • 2023 – 161,737 miles
  • 2022 – 155,000 miles
  • 2021 – 145,056 miles
  • 2020 – 133,524 miles
  • 2019 – 123,680 miles
  • 2018 – 118,568 miles
  • 2017 – 112,911 miles
  • 2016 – 99,917 miles
  • 2015 – 87,559 miles
  • 2014 – 78,190 miles
  • 2013 – 72,907 miles
  • 2012 – 64,049 miles
  • 2011 – 53,896 miles
  • 2010 – 37,839 miles
  • 2009 – 30,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,391 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Engine covers and undertray fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,391 miles (+5,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,391 miles
    Test number
    223127424791
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass168,083 miles (+6,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,083 miles
    Test number
    606385758758
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,737 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,737 miles
    Test number
    773322365631
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,737 miles (+6,737)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,737 miles
    Test number
    914179692028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,000 miles (+9,944)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    315023091893
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  6. Pass145,056 miles (+11,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,056 miles
    Test number
    606831886033
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  7. Pass133,524 miles (+9,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,524 miles
    Test number
    303971855708
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  8. Pass123,680 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,680 miles
    Test number
    279117485390
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  9. Pass118,568 miles (+5,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    760405330790
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  10. Pass112,911 miles (+12,994)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    342588860107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (rear) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (rear) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill has body damage

  11. Pass99,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,917 miles
    Test number
    991535680165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  12. Fail99,917 miles (+12,358)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,917 miles
    Test number
    868462529619
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  13. Pass87,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,559 miles
    Test number
    521692674046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail87,559 miles (+9,369)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,559 miles
    Test number
    543366922246
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    969529744283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,188 miles (+5,281)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    388089244462
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,907 miles (+8,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,907 miles
    Test number
    457493743264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass64,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,049 miles
    Test number
    378022742483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail64,049 miles (+10,153)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,049 miles
    Test number
    396192842453
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail53,896 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    139152731257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass53,896 miles (+16,057)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    427882831274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    162046480094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail37,839 miles (+6,900)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    714006680011
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,939 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    810015869013
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LX55 YRC

Does LX55 YRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YRC is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YRC?
The MOT on LX55 YRC is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YRC done?
LX55 YRC was recorded at 173,391 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 8,495 miles a year.
Has LX55 YRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YRC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 YRC 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 YRC find?
LX55 YRC passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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