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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LA55 DUUMOT history

LA55 DUU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

LA55 DUU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
190,490 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DUU was last recorded at 190,490 miles on 10 May 2024, 5,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,486 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,004 miles
Average per year
9,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,490 miles
  • 2023 – 185,486 miles
  • 2022 – 179,162 miles
  • 2021 – 167,497 miles
  • 2020 – 160,709 miles
  • 2019 – 154,001 miles
  • 2018 – 147,859 miles
  • 2016 – 138,636 miles
  • 2015 – 124,004 miles
  • 2014 – 113,673 miles
  • 2013 – 101,512 miles
  • 2012 – 89,544 miles
  • 2011 – 78,146 miles
  • 2010 – 65,099 miles
  • 2009 – 54,522 miles
  • 2008 – 45,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,490 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,490 miles (+5,004)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    190,490 miles
    Test number
    660689176731
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  2. Pass185,486 miles (+6,324)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,486 miles
    Test number
    672561198128
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell pf diesel under bonnet

  3. Pass179,162 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    179,162 miles
    Test number
    172350467359
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle heavily corroded

  4. Fail179,162 miles (+11,665)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,162 miles
    Test number
    437912309695
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle heavily corroded

  5. Pass167,497 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,497 miles
    Test number
    613551804906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc shield rusted and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc shield rusted and insecure

  6. Fail167,497 miles (+6,788)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,497 miles
    Test number
    384791403085
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc shield rusted and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc shield rusted and insecure

  7. Pass160,709 miles (+6,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    964638254975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass154,001 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,001 miles
    Test number
    797481108490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,952 miles (+6,093)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,952 miles
    Test number
    901526639911
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,859 miles (+9,223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,859 miles
    Test number
    951191645337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,636 miles (+14,632)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    138,636 miles
    Test number
    772078822669
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass124,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,004 miles
    Test number
    474036805252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail124,004 miles (+10,331)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,004 miles
    Test number
    635010710076
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass113,673 miles (+12,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    477676234387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,512 miles (+11,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    587639413330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass89,544 miles (+11,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    715872332354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass78,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    429246531343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,146 miles (+13,047)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    659946931343
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass65,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    423574530483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,099 miles (+10,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    300194330384
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass54,522 miles (+8,821)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    460896439315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,701 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,701 miles
    Test number
    484090248463
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres low on inner edges

  23. Pass45,701 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,701 miles
    Test number
    624940248331
    • NoteFront tyres low on inner edges

Questions about LA55 DUU

Does LA55 DUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DUU expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DUU?
The MOT on LA55 DUU expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DUU done?
LA55 DUU was recorded at 190,490 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 9,385 miles a year.
Has LA55 DUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DUU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 DUU 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 DUU find?
LA55 DUU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link; offside front fog lamp inoperative, and 1 more.

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