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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 APXMOT history

LA55 APX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LA55 APX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,012 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 APX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 APX was last recorded at 129,012 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 5,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,797 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,215 miles
Average per year
6,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,012 miles
  • 2025 – 123,797 miles
  • 2024 – 116,493 miles
  • 2023 – 109,412 miles
  • 2022 – 105,207 miles
  • 2021 – 101,639 miles
  • 2020 – 98,695 miles
  • 2019 – 93,111 miles
  • 2018 – 87,717 miles
  • 2017 – 80,101 miles
  • 2016 – 74,677 miles
  • 2015 – 66,416 miles
  • 2014 – 58,376 miles
  • 2013 – 52,798 miles
  • 2012 – 44,794 miles
  • 2011 – 37,964 miles
  • 2010 – 31,266 miles
  • 2009 – 24,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,012 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,012 miles (+5,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    228695366441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass123,797 miles (+7,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,797 miles
    Test number
    795526622400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,493 miles
    Test number
    189542953208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail116,490 miles (+7,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    166899893087
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,412 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,412 miles
    Test number
    689557363231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail109,410 miles (+4,203)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    957403539223
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,207 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,207 miles
    Test number
    821915218508
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail105,205 miles (+3,566)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,205 miles
    Test number
    793859877175
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass101,639 miles (+2,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,639 miles
    Test number
    418515429708
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass98,695 miles (+5,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    669851110173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass93,111 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    386922534839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,717 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    830885201300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    852393213464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,101 miles (+5,424)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    637763743705
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass74,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    246644569161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,677 miles (+8,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    620852632914
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass66,416 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    127949815451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,376 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    387567914057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,798 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    816462923047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,794 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    666889412053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,964 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,964 miles
    Test number
    669751221047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,266 miles (+6,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,266 miles
    Test number
    151065620499
    • 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)

  23. Pass24,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,275 miles
    Test number
    312222129084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 APX

Does LA55 APX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 APX is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 APX?
The MOT on LA55 APX is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 APX done?
LA55 APX was recorded at 129,012 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,169 miles a year.
Has LA55 APX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 APX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 APX 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 LA55 APX find?
LA55 APX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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