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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LA55 EVCMOT history

LA55 EVC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2022.

LA55 EVC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2023
Mileage
131,562 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 EVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 EVC was last recorded at 131,562 miles on 12 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,562 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,562 miles
  • 2021 – 120,820 miles
  • 2020 – 112,389 miles
  • 2019 – 105,359 miles
  • 2018 – 99,715 miles
  • 2017 – 91,759 miles
  • 2016 – 82,920 miles
  • 2015 – 71,816 miles
  • 2014 – 57,478 miles
  • 2013 – 46,158 miles
  • 2012 – 37,499 miles
  • 2011 – 30,568 miles
  • 2010 – 24,465 miles
  • 2009 – 18,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,562 miles
    Test number
    214235830639
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,562 miles (+10,742)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,562 miles
    Test number
    673904319466
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,820 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,820 miles
    Test number
    297925622611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryScreen chips
    • AdvisoryTray and covers fitted

  4. Fail120,817 miles (+8,428)2 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,817 miles
    Test number
    473036338928
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear additional position light inoperative
    • AdvisoryScreen chips
    • AdvisoryTray and covers fitted

  5. Pass112,389 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,389 miles
    Test number
    686133694134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,359 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,359 miles
    Test number
    648982786981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,347 miles (+5,632)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    873871512581
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,715 miles
    Test number
    122581372281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail99,712 miles (+7,953)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,712 miles
    Test number
    595049492559
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass91,759 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,759 miles
    Test number
    863001830010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,751 miles (+8,831)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,751 miles
    Test number
    936463503261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass82,920 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    682238331868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,916 miles (+11,100)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    494936135400
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass71,816 miles (+14,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    875203335020
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass57,478 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,478 miles
    Test number
    757435334007
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail57,478 miles (+11,320)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,478 miles
    Test number
    148945434422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,158 miles (+8,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    548973133085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass37,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,499 miles
    Test number
    809492632021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,498 miles (+6,930)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    605162332077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass30,568 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    336309011026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,465 miles (+5,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,465 miles
    Test number
    703999020010
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on the inner edge

  22. Pass18,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,804 miles
    Test number
    133650339005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 EVC

Does LA55 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 EVC expired on 11 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 EVC?
The MOT on LA55 EVC expired on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 EVC done?
LA55 EVC was recorded at 131,562 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2022, an average of 8,386 miles a year.
Has LA55 EVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 EVC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 EVC 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 EVC find?
LA55 EVC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; rear wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides.

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