YB55XRE - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 10 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 14 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 198,755 mi
Expires: 22 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 14 May 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 198,755 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 13 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,068 mi
Expires: 22 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory bonnet catch stiff.
- Advisory Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory headlining dropped.
- Advisory Front exhaust clamp broken.
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 13 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,067 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory bonnet catch stiff.
- Advisory Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory headlining dropped.
- Advisory Front exhaust clamp broken.
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory handbrake lever stiff.
Passed - 23 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,914 mi
Expires: 22 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 17 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,913 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 12 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 175,067 mi
Expires: 15 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 11 July 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 175,067 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 08 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,980 mi
Expires: 15 July 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 08 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,980 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 16 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,616 mi
Expires: 15 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 16 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,616 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 22 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,531 mi
Expires: 23 January 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,076 mi
Expires: 23 July 2019
Passed - 17 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,558 mi
Expires: 16 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Advisory Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 17 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,558 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Major Offside 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)
- Major Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Valve stem seriously damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Advisory Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front - Strong advise (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory N/S/F tyre on 2.5mm and wearing on edges
Passed - 12 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,926 mi
Expires: 15 May 2017
Passed - 16 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,549 mi
Expires: 15 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 16 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,539 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 17 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,630 mi
Expires: 16 April 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 15 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,412 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 01 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,459 mi
Expires: 31 March 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 01 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,459 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 18 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,243 mi
Expires: 23 February 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 24 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,458 mi
Expires: 23 February 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 29 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,267 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 29 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,068 mi
Expires: 28 January 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 17 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,832 mi
Expires: 21 December 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YB55XRE?
The MOT expires on 22 May 2026.
What is the tax status of YB55XRE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of YB55XRE?
This is a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Green. It runs on Diesel with a 2000cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YB55XRE?
This vehicle produces 154 g/km of CO2 emissions.