Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LA55 EVUMOT history
LA55 EVU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 62,845 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 EVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 EVU was last recorded at 62,845 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,993 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 852 miles
- Average per year
- 2,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,845 miles
- 2025 – 61,993 miles
- 2024 – 60,883 miles
- 2023 – 59,918 miles
- 2022 – 58,832 miles
- 2021 – 57,849 miles
- 2020 – 56,862 miles
- 2019 – 55,208 miles
- 2018 – 53,106 miles
- 2017 – 51,304 miles
- 2016 – 47,069 miles
- 2015 – 42,451 miles
- 2014 – 38,387 miles
- 2013 – 33,598 miles
- 2012 – 28,724 miles
- 2010 – 20,396 miles
- 2009 – 14,541 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear is stress cracked in tread and is over 10 years old - 2013
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe
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.
Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Both rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Film of oil on engine sump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Slight engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,845 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 62,845 miles
- Test number
- 592151310445
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear is stress cracked in tread and is over 10 years old - 2013
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe
Fail62,845 miles (+852)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,845 miles
- Test number
- 241685960540
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also upper cover is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear is stress cracked in tread and is over 10 years old - 2013
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes are deteriorated - no movement
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe
Pass61,993 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 61,993 miles
- Test number
- 493266430081
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and upper dust cover is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread and over 10 years old - 2013
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5mm
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFilm of oil on engine sump
Fail61,993 miles (+1,110)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,993 miles
- Test number
- 670580448910
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and upper dust cover is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread and over 10 years old - 2013
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5mm
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFilm of oil on engine sump
Pass60,883 miles (+965)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 60,883 miles
- Test number
- 549058558629
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror indicator lens is damaged - not affecting lighting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5mm
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFilm of oil on engine sump
Pass59,918 miles (+1,086)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 59,918 miles
- Test number
- 448999076914
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,832 miles (+983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 58,832 miles
- Test number
- 966224548220
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated
Pass57,849 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 57,849 miles
- Test number
- 872138846344
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail57,849 miles (+987)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,849 miles
- Test number
- 324067320531
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass56,862 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,862 miles
- Test number
- 389544940156
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
Fail56,856 miles (+1,648)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,856 miles
- Test number
- 870607283140
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cut/damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
Pass55,208 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 55,208 miles
- Test number
- 747261662214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail55,208 miles (+2,102)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,208 miles
- Test number
- 881202249381
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,106 miles (+1,802)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 53,106 miles
- Test number
- 704599078829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass51,304 miles (+4,235)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 51,304 miles
- Test number
- 724117603348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,069 miles (+4,618)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 47,069 miles
- Test number
- 287837919514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,451 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 42,451 miles
- Test number
- 757538645002
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,387 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 38,387 miles
- Test number
- 439654744044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,344 miles (+4,746)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,344 miles
- Test number
- 435631344085
- FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass33,598 miles (+4,874)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 33,598 miles
- Test number
- 567620253084
- NoteCut in nearside rear tyre sidewall
Pass28,724 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 28,724 miles
- Test number
- 996194232038
- NoteBoth rears and offside front tyre sidewalls are going out of shape
Fail28,724 miles (+8,328)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,724 miles
- Test number
- 388274232010
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteBoth rears and offside front tyre sidewalls are going out of shape
Pass20,396 miles (+5,855)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,396 miles
- Test number
- 514178690007
- NoteCuts in left rear tyre sidewall
Pass14,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 14,541 miles
- Test number
- 471012819197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 EVU
- Does LA55 EVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 EVU is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 EVU?
- The MOT on LA55 EVU is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 EVU done?
- LA55 EVU was recorded at 62,845 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,871 miles a year.
- Has LA55 EVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 EVU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 EVU 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 EVU find?
- LA55 EVU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm, and 8 more.
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