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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

LA52 RATMOT history

LA52 RAT is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 69,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LA52 RAT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,211 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA52 RAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
26 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA52 RAT was last recorded at 69,211 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,502 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,709 miles
Average per year
4,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,211 miles
  • 2024 – 65,502 miles
  • 2023 – 62,031 miles
  • 2021 – 51,308 miles
  • 2020 – 46,804 miles
  • 2019 – 43,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,211 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 24 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,211 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    574273401386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,502 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    216282931424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,031 miles (+10,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    509279675291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass51,308 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,308 miles
    Test number
    251757129641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,062 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,062 miles
    Test number
    532296816468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,804 miles (+3,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    364033627884
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass43,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,746 miles
    Test number
    622833848082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA52 RAT

Does LA52 RAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA52 RAT is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA52 RAT?
The MOT on LA52 RAT is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA52 RAT done?
LA52 RAT was recorded at 69,211 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,203 miles a year.
Has LA52 RAT ever failed its MOT?
No. LA52 RAT has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LA52 RAT 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 LA52 RAT find?
LA52 RAT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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