VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YS55VTD has 26 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 163,712 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 16th May 2026 at 11:30.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 15th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YS55VTD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH MAY 2027163,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 2026163,613 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202515TH FEBRUARY 2026159,611 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Pivot Slightly Tight (1.1.1 (a))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202415TH FEBRUARY 2025155,973 MI
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 2024151,789 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Pivot Has Slight Wear Or Free Play (1.1.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 2023151,758 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 2023151,669 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 202215TH FEBRUARY 2023146,712 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 202115TH FEBRUARY 2022140,752 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Grease Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202015TH FEBRUARY 2021134,462 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201915TH FEBRUARY 2020129,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 2019129,310 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201815TH FEBRUARY 2019124,038 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 201713TH FEBRUARY 2018117,630 MI
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 2017117,630 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Missing (1.2.1a)
  2. PRS - Central Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201613TH FEBRUARY 2017108,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201513TH FEBRUARY 2016101,734 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201413TH FEBRUARY 201590,863 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20138TH FEBRUARY 201477,758 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 201377,758 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201222ND JANUARY 201360,428 MI
FAILED19TH JANUARY 201260,415 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201110TH MARCH 201250,314 MI
FAILED11TH MARCH 201036,854 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED11TH MARCH 201010TH MARCH 201136,854 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20092ND MARCH 201022,978 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YS55VTD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

YS55VTD MOT Comments

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YS55VTD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 163,712 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,186 miles

YS55VTD FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YS55VTD was manufactured on Friday 27th January 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 163,712 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,186 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YS55VTD has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 19 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YS55VTD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 YS55VTD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YS55VTD Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 YS55VTD does have Tax. Read more

When does YS55VTD Tax expire?

The current Tax for YS55VTD will expire in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YS55VTD MOT expire?

The current MOT for YS55VTD will expire in 10 months on Saturday 15th May 2027. Read more

When did YS55VTD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YS55VTD was on Saturday 16th May 2026 at 11:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YS55VTD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for YS55VTD we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YS55VTD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for YS55VTD we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YS55VTD?

YS55VTD is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YS55VTD done?

The odometer reading for YS55VTD at the last MOT in May 2026 was 163,712 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,186 miles per year. Read more

How old is YS55VTD?

The vehicle YS55VTD was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th January 2006. Read more

What colour is YS55VTD?

The official colour of YS55VTD is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YS55VTD have?

YS55VTD has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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