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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 DVPMOT history

LA55 DVP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

LA55 DVP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2023
Mileage
149,321 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DVP
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
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 DVP was last recorded at 149,321 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 6,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,957 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,364 miles
Average per year
8,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,321 miles
  • 2022 – 142,957 miles
  • 2021 – 138,831 miles
  • 2020 – 133,531 miles
  • 2019 – 128,106 miles
  • 2018 – 116,245 miles
  • 2017 – 101,599 miles
  • 2016 – 90,040 miles
  • 2014 – 80,115 miles
  • 2013 – 63,273 miles
  • 2012 – 53,900 miles
  • 2011 – 42,224 miles
  • 2009 – 30,743 miles
  • 2008 – 23,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,321 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake tight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and top mount bearing broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated part of hose covered in c.v grease unable to check condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,321 miles (+6,364)2 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,321 miles
    Test number
    346366497754
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake tight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and top mount bearing broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated part of hose covered in c.v grease unable to check condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass142,957 miles (+4,126)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,957 miles
    Test number
    731234328746
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,831 miles (+5,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,831 miles
    Test number
    654524821472
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer c v boot slight seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryHead lamp beam pattern slightly defused

  4. Pass133,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,531 miles
    Test number
    851423295818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,531 miles (+5,425)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,531 miles
    Test number
    845514407279
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass128,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,106 miles
    Test number
    210006549650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,106 miles (+11,861)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,106 miles
    Test number
    939564916790
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES OXIDISED (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass116,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    868658932652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,245 miles (+14,646)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    267647568678
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking to excess (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect defused beam ( oxidized lens) (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  10. Pass101,599 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    480719058699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,040 miles (+9,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    823352733574
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  12. Pass80,115 miles (+9,008)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    969051164380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass71,107 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    766334104053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,273 miles (+9,373)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    175272403409
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  15. Pass53,900 miles (+11,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    247286002025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,224 miles (+11,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,224 miles
    Test number
    699080611082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass30,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    370490219317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,743 miles (+7,450)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    491530619334
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  19. Pass23,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,293 miles
    Test number
    590453348313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DVP

Does LA55 DVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DVP expired on 19 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DVP?
The MOT on LA55 DVP expired on 19 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DVP done?
LA55 DVP was recorded at 149,321 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 8,885 miles a year.
Has LA55 DVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DVP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 DVP 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 DVP find?
LA55 DVP failed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake tight; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage to cords; driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror, and 8 more.

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