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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LA55 WUUMOT history

LA55 WUU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

LA55 WUU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
104,644 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WUU was last recorded at 104,644 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,358 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
4,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,644 miles
  • 2023 – 104,358 miles
  • 2022 – 103,908 miles
  • 2021 – 103,462 miles
  • 2020 – 102,691 miles
  • 2019 – 102,146 miles
  • 2018 – 101,751 miles
  • 2017 – 101,122 miles
  • 2016 – 99,879 miles
  • 2015 – 97,861 miles
  • 2014 – 93,959 miles
  • 2013 – 84,176 miles
  • 2012 – 75,382 miles
  • 2011 – 63,504 miles
  • 2010 – 54,559 miles
  • 2009 – 44,239 miles
  • 2008 – 34,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,644 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise water pump noiseyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,644 miles (+286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,644 miles
    Test number
    419444463845
    • AdvisoryAdvise water pump noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,358 miles (+450)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,358 miles
    Test number
    615789379641
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,908 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,908 miles
    Test number
    592435753502
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise water pump noisy

  4. Fail103,908 miles (+446)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,908 miles
    Test number
    729328227877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise water pump noisy

  5. Pass103,462 miles (+771)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    440559227835
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise water pump noisey

  6. Pass102,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    363620718664
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail102,691 miles (+545)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    180933330026
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass102,146 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,146 miles
    Test number
    151153358378
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail102,146 miles (+395)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,146 miles
    Test number
    134226865931
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,751 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    265174983935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  11. Pass101,122 miles (+1,243)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    174942246047
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight under car
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,879 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    744571834814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,861 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    787420355076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    447124134130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,958 miles (+9,782)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,958 miles
    Test number
    895744034145
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass84,176 miles (+8,794)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,176 miles
    Test number
    557693143140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear outer side light not working

  17. Pass75,382 miles (+11,878)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,382 miles
    Test number
    366848792193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre run flat
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut on outer wall

  18. Pass63,504 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    169599161124
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail63,504 miles (+8,945)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    846059861139
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass54,559 miles (+10,320)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    343041130270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front outer CV boot leaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass44,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,239 miles
    Test number
    904638539232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,231 miles (+9,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,231 miles
    Test number
    354268839431
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  23. Pass34,518 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    384237468294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,516 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,516 miles
    Test number
    291206968221
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffsdie front tyre has sidewall damage but not yet exposing cords

Questions about LA55 WUU

Does LA55 WUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 WUU expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WUU?
The MOT on LA55 WUU expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 WUU done?
LA55 WUU was recorded at 104,644 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 4,531 miles a year.
Has LA55 WUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WUU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 WUU 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 WUU find?
LA55 WUU passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: advise water pump noisey; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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