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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LA55 AREMOT history

LA55 ARE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 141,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LA55 ARE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,645 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
15,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 ARE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 ARE was last recorded at 141,645 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 22,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,351 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22,294 miles
Average per year
15,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,645 miles
  • 2024 – 119,351 miles
  • 2023 – 100,942 miles
  • 2022 – 81,167 miles
  • 2021 – 65,907 miles
  • 2020 – 57,375 miles
  • 2019 – 41,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,645 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 18 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,645 miles (+22,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,645 miles
    Test number
    614174562673
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass119,351 miles (+18,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,351 miles
    Test number
    976550230049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,942 miles (+19,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,942 miles
    Test number
    722800737044
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,167 miles (+15,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,167 miles
    Test number
    948652795670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,907 miles (+8,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,907 miles
    Test number
    446772670283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass57,375 miles (+16,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,375 miles
    Test number
    656386174547
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn slight on inner edges
  7. Pass41,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,204 miles
    Test number
    569708071636
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Questions about LA55 ARE

Does LA55 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 ARE is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 ARE?
The MOT on LA55 ARE is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 ARE done?
LA55 ARE was recorded at 141,645 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 15,273 miles a year.
Has LA55 ARE ever failed its MOT?
No. LA55 ARE has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LA55 ARE 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 ARE find?
LA55 ARE passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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