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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,231 cc

LA55 GDJMOT history

LA55 GDJ is a silver diesel Toyota Corolla first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

LA55 GDJ silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
182,305 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GDJ was last recorded at 182,305 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 12,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,131 miles · 9 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
12,174 miles
Average per year
7,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,305 miles
  • 2023 – 170,131 miles
  • 2022 – 164,630 miles
  • 2021 – 161,399 miles
  • 2020 – 160,826 miles
  • 2019 – 157,110 miles
  • 2018 – 147,595 miles
  • 2017 – 135,199 miles
  • 2016 – 126,299 miles
  • 2015 – 117,339 miles
  • 2014 – 108,752 miles
  • 2013 – 101,040 miles
  • 2012 – 92,132 miles
  • 2011 – 79,689 miles
  • 2010 – 72,215 miles
  • 2009 – 57,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,305 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,305 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,305 miles
    Test number
    150922152292
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail182,305 miles (+12,174)1 dangerous2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,305 miles
    Test number
    311692135548
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,131 miles (+5,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,131 miles
    Test number
    107709666358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,630 miles
    Test number
    339974062205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail164,630 miles (+3,231)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,630 miles
    Test number
    352118871529
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass161,399 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,399 miles
    Test number
    951348127978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail161,328 miles (+502)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,328 miles
    Test number
    225282048795
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades have damage (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass160,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,826 miles
    Test number
    386293451320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,826 miles (+3,716)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,826 miles
    Test number
    160194508592
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass157,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    157,110 miles
    Test number
    561653125381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 corner brake pipes showing corrosion

  11. Fail157,110 miles (+9,515)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,110 miles
    Test number
    403498589022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 corner brake pipes showing corrosion

  12. Pass147,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,595 miles
    Test number
    326570227385
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension strut top mountings worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail147,595 miles (+12,396)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,595 miles
    Test number
    233139872596
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension strut top mountings worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass135,199 miles (+8,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    561006837080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass126,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,299 miles
    Test number
    905831614421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail126,299 miles (+8,960)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,299 miles
    Test number
    734865165953
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass117,339 miles (+8,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    637921065195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass108,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,752 miles
    Test number
    606260754192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,752 miles (+7,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,752 miles
    Test number
    648150454153
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass101,040 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,040 miles
    Test number
    288479443188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to osr/nsr seat not allowing full check of adult belt
    • NoteEmissions dirty
    • NoteLong parking brake travel
    • NoteRear tyres 1.6 mm outer edge
    • NoteSlight rear brake bind

  21. Fail101,040 miles (+8,908)2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,040 miles
    Test number
    326609143103
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to osr/nsr seat not allowing full check of adult belt
    • NoteEmissions dirty
    • NoteLong parking brake travel
    • NoteRear tyres 1.6 mm outer edge
    • NoteSlight rear brake bind

  22. Pass92,132 miles (+12,443)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    585634372139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding

  23. Pass79,689 miles (+7,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,689 miles
    Test number
    849912241015
    • NoteExcessive hand brake travel

  24. Pass72,215 miles (+14,742)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    310163040033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,473 miles
    Test number
    242775039056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 GDJ

Does LA55 GDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 GDJ expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GDJ?
The MOT on LA55 GDJ expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 GDJ done?
LA55 GDJ was recorded at 182,305 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 7,950 miles a year.
Has LA55 GDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GDJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 GDJ 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 GDJ find?
LA55 GDJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front coil spring corroded both side, and 8 more.

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