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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LA55 DWEMOT history

LA55 DWE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 194,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2022.

LA55 DWE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
194,799 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DWE was last recorded at 194,799 miles on 12 Mar 2022, 13,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,590 miles · 27 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
13,209 miles
Average per year
8,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,799 miles
  • 2021 – 181,590 miles
  • 2020 – 174,309 miles
  • 2019 – 169,014 miles
  • 2018 – 164,206 miles
  • 2017 – 156,759 miles
  • 2016 – 137,512 miles
  • 2015 – 118,974 miles
  • 2014 – 113,758 miles
  • 2013 – 109,060 miles
  • 2012 – 105,514 miles
  • 2011 – 100,844 miles
  • 2010 – 93,251 miles
  • 2009 – 83,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,799 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,799 miles (+13,209)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,799 miles
    Test number
    584322190039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,590 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,590 miles
    Test number
    161274456781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,309 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    174,309 miles
    Test number
    556563837600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,014 miles (+10)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    169,014 miles
    Test number
    807300648518
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Fail169,004 miles (+4,798)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,004 miles
    Test number
    439965101677
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass164,206 miles (+7,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,206 miles
    Test number
    166731075848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass156,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,759 miles
    Test number
    606971202786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,759 miles (+19,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,759 miles
    Test number
    700098830472
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass137,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,512 miles
    Test number
    596790618234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,512 miles (+18,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,512 miles
    Test number
    717921051478
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass118,974 miles (+5,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,974 miles
    Test number
    447841065041
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass113,758 miles (+4,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    899763854078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass109,060 miles (+3,546)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,060 miles
    Test number
    225794553024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass105,514 miles (+4,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,514 miles
    Test number
    159141652042
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside swept area

  15. Pass100,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    358922151066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail100,844 miles (+7,593)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    847442251065
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass93,251 miles (+10,122)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    344441050058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,129 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    891681959053
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMinor chips on front windscreen
    • NoteSmall crack on front number plate

Questions about LA55 DWE

Does LA55 DWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DWE expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DWE?
The MOT on LA55 DWE expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DWE done?
LA55 DWE was recorded at 194,799 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 8,554 miles a year.
Has LA55 DWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DWE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LA55 DWE 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 DWE find?
LA55 DWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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