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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

LA55 KAYMOT history

LA55 KAY is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LA55 KAY white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,306 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KAY was last recorded at 121,306 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 10,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,308 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,998 miles
Average per year
9,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,306 miles
  • 2025 – 110,308 miles
  • 2024 – 98,243 miles
  • 2023 – 91,359 miles
  • 2022 – 84,227 miles
  • 2021 – 73,697 miles
  • 2020 – 64,314 miles
  • 2019 – 56,160 miles
  • 2018 – 47,671 miles
  • 2017 – 40,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,306 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,306 miles (+10,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    490024337718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    156019952127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,308 miles (+12,065)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    986444034127
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,243 miles (+6,884)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    976424917555
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,359 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    787902582385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,227 miles (+10,530)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    578369914585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    695737644959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,697 miles (+9,383)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    812334593033
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,314 miles (+8,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,314 miles
    Test number
    640286578925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass56,160 miles (+8,489)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,160 miles
    Test number
    601119905017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,671 miles (+7,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    401197176781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass40,559 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    570491586713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    321077004185
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  14. Fail33,786 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    356312920043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

Questions about LA55 KAY

Does LA55 KAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KAY is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KAY?
The MOT on LA55 KAY is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KAY done?
LA55 KAY was recorded at 121,306 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 9,022 miles a year.
Has LA55 KAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KAY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 KAY 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 KAY find?
LA55 KAY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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