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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LA55 ARXMOT history

LA55 ARX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LA55 ARX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,373 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 ARX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 ARX was last recorded at 135,373 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 5,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,315 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,058 miles
Average per year
6,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,373 miles
  • 2025 – 130,315 miles
  • 2024 – 118,013 miles
  • 2023 – 115,582 miles
  • 2022 – 112,822 miles
  • 2021 – 105,919 miles
  • 2020 – 102,289 miles
  • 2019 – 96,960 miles
  • 2018 – 88,671 miles
  • 2016 – 79,196 miles
  • 2015 – 69,748 miles
  • 2014 – 58,509 miles
  • 2013 – 52,114 miles
  • 2012 – 44,655 miles
  • 2011 – 39,135 miles
  • 2010 – 33,209 miles
  • 2009 – 26,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,373 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,373 miles (+5,058)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,373 miles
    Test number
    624982428117
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,315 miles (+12,302)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,315 miles
    Test number
    755396808454
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdjust handbrake

  3. Pass118,013 miles (+2,431)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    913170470628
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,582 miles (+29)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    117909995312
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail115,553 miles (+2,731)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    854883251549
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass112,822 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,822 miles
    Test number
    407521900143
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,729 miles (+6,810)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    730926993592
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leaking from caliper/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect levelling device not tested as a result (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect levelling device not tested as a result (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,919 miles (+222)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    728187126211
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,697 miles (+3,408)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,697 miles
    Test number
    945417723437
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,289 miles (+5,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,289 miles
    Test number
    247170484399
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn extremely near to the legal limit , suggest urgent attention !!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels are binding slightly , suggest attention very soon ! ...........

  11. Pass96,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,960 miles
    Test number
    543838543007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,960 miles (+8,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,960 miles
    Test number
    889855828025
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass88,671 miles (+9,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    681602068991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  14. Pass79,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    437798015644
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail79,196 miles (+9,448)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    975177001148
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,748 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    116266605166
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn

  17. Fail69,748 miles (+11,239)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    899516005108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn

  18. Pass58,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    799181924039
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail58,506 miles (+6,392)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    888971324046
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass52,114 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    217451353010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated

  21. Fail52,110 miles (+7,455)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,110 miles
    Test number
    309301653002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAirbag warning illuminated
    • NoteBonnet release stiff
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake pads beginning to wear thin
    • NoteRear tyres split entire circumference

  22. Pass44,655 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,655 miles
    Test number
    188573712031
    • NoteAirbag warning illuminated
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to wear indicator
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have splits in tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner shoulder
    • NoteTraction control warning illuminated

  23. Fail44,655 miles (+5,520)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,655 miles
    Test number
    387683912041
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning illuminated
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to wear indicator
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have splits in tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner shoulder
    • NoteTraction control warning illuminated

  24. Pass39,135 miles (+5,926)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    827849531014
    • NoteAirbag warning illuminated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and split

  25. Pass33,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    123881610468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,209 miles (+6,258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    791891210011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass26,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,951 miles
    Test number
    540186629056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 ARX

Does LA55 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 ARX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 ARX?
The MOT on LA55 ARX is valid until 28 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 ARX done?
LA55 ARX was recorded at 135,373 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,394 miles a year.
Has LA55 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 ARX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 ARX 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 ARX find?
LA55 ARX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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