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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 CDYMOT history

LA55 CDY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LA55 CDY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
62,024 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 CDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 CDY was last recorded at 62,024 miles on 8 May 2026, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,509 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
515 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,024 miles
  • 2025 – 61,509 miles
  • 2023 – 55,473 miles
  • 2022 – 48,272 miles
  • 2021 – 41,324 miles
  • 2020 – 38,351 miles
  • 2019 – 33,529 miles
  • 2018 – 18,521 miles
  • 2017 – 16,195 miles
  • 2016 – 15,373 miles
  • 2015 – 14,490 miles
  • 2014 – 13,547 miles
  • 2013 – 12,436 miles
  • 2012 – 10,997 miles
  • 2011 – 9,374 miles
  • 2010 – 6,951 miles
  • 2009 – 4,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,024 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    607267993513
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail62,024 miles (+515)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    946951566760
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass61,509 miles (+6,036)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    329840344076
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv, boot front drive side splitting. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass55,473 miles (+7,201)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    114683898914
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,272 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    997410437284
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,324 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,324 miles
    Test number
    599290624943
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail41,324 miles (+2,973)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,324 miles
    Test number
    853710311076
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass38,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    429985004252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,351 miles (+4,822)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    901318179900
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass33,529 miles (+15,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    682143427652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    203913663362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,521 miles (+2,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    756053542344
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass16,195 miles (+822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,195 miles
    Test number
    731240754052
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass15,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,373 miles
    Test number
    185237722337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail15,373 miles (+883)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,373 miles
    Test number
    220969137447
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass14,490 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,490 miles
    Test number
    188163915480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,547 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,547 miles
    Test number
    687281024073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass13,547 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    13,547 miles
    Test number
    916111824038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,436 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    12,436 miles
    Test number
    725726113033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass10,997 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    10,997 miles
    Test number
    757426612008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,374 miles
    Test number
    279221521023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail9,374 miles (+2,423)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,374 miles
    Test number
    188751021454
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass6,951 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,951 miles
    Test number
    461865610069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,123 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    4,123 miles
    Test number
    441426519008
    • Note"Service now" warning light on.
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked.

Questions about LA55 CDY

Does LA55 CDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 CDY is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 CDY?
The MOT on LA55 CDY is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 CDY done?
LA55 CDY was recorded at 62,024 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has LA55 CDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 CDY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 CDY 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 CDY find?
LA55 CDY passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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