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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LA55 FBYMOT history

LA55 FBY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LA55 FBY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
194,153 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FBY was last recorded at 194,153 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 10,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,114 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,039 miles
Average per year
8,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,153 miles
  • 2025 – 184,114 miles
  • 2024 – 177,176 miles
  • 2023 – 169,766 miles
  • 2021 – 161,361 miles
  • 2020 – 152,423 miles
  • 2019 – 140,800 miles
  • 2018 – 136,422 miles
  • 2017 – 131,127 miles
  • 2016 – 127,237 miles
  • 2015 – 114,353 miles
  • 2014 – 96,053 miles
  • 2013 – 88,746 miles
  • 2012 – 80,917 miles
  • 2011 – 72,229 miles
  • 2010 – 55,244 miles
  • 2009 – 46,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,153 miles (+10,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    194,153 miles
    Test number
    387197697773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass184,114 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    184,114 miles
    Test number
    721131503814
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor coolant leak
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak (sump plug)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/Area corroded

  3. Fail184,110 miles (+6,934)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,110 miles
    Test number
    176204396932
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (chalk marked) (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/50/17 89V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass177,176 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,176 miles
    Test number
    281274703004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail176,827 miles (+7,061)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,827 miles
    Test number
    578658634105
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass169,766 miles (+8,405)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,766 miles
    Test number
    650381614844
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass161,361 miles (+8,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,361 miles
    Test number
    706840635317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,423 miles
    Test number
    407476128898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail152,423 miles (+11,623)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,423 miles
    Test number
    162805881896
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass140,800 miles (+4,378)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,800 miles
    Test number
    441208038473
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass136,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,422 miles
    Test number
    349189435396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail136,422 miles (+5,295)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,422 miles
    Test number
    241127189690
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass131,127 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,127 miles
    Test number
    881383666591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,237 miles (+12,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    490023619015
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass114,353 miles (+18,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    294302598154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    779790314265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail96,053 miles (+7,307)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    249210114255
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash display

  18. Pass88,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,746 miles
    Test number
    656875033298
    • NoteLazy n/s park brake.

  19. Fail88,746 miles (+7,829)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,746 miles
    Test number
    638995133281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteLazy n/s park brake.
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread low.

  20. Pass80,917 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,917 miles
    Test number
    966664232255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,229 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    806817431284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,714 miles (+10,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    249392221064
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,244 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,244 miles
    Test number
    151624850462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    260590249012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,474 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    714550849058
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LA55 FBY

Does LA55 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FBY is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FBY?
The MOT on LA55 FBY is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FBY done?
LA55 FBY was recorded at 194,153 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,606 miles a year.
Has LA55 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FBY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 FBY 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 FBY find?
LA55 FBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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