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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LA55 XKEMOT history

LA55 XKE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LA55 XKE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,036 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XKE was last recorded at 160,036 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 6,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,946 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,090 miles
Average per year
7,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,036 miles
  • 2025 – 153,946 miles
  • 2024 – 147,249 miles
  • 2023 – 139,467 miles
  • 2022 – 129,929 miles
  • 2021 – 127,283 miles
  • 2020 – 124,588 miles
  • 2019 – 119,685 miles
  • 2018 – 115,520 miles
  • 2017 – 109,362 miles
  • 2016 – 97,055 miles
  • 2015 – 84,843 miles
  • 2014 – 68,291 miles
  • 2013 – 68,174 miles
  • 2012 – 59,198 miles
  • 2011 – 51,639 miles
  • 2010 – 44,507 miles
  • 2009 – 38,520 miles
  • 2008 – 31,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,036 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,036 miles (+6,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,036 miles
    Test number
    838650582775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,946 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,946 miles
    Test number
    425528977663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail153,762 miles (+6,513)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,762 miles
    Test number
    450282479597
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,249 miles
    Test number
    282540027774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,249 miles (+7,782)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,249 miles
    Test number
    228894006746
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,467 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,467 miles
    Test number
    777814071608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,380 miles (+9,451)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,380 miles
    Test number
    495001476259
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass129,929 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    747540395662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

  9. Fail129,901 miles (+2,618)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,901 miles
    Test number
    934395747030
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

  10. Pass127,283 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,283 miles
    Test number
    152781134565
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Fail127,256 miles (+2,668)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,256 miles
    Test number
    791981162310
    • 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  12. Pass124,588 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,588 miles
    Test number
    744977148007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,685 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,685 miles
    Test number
    302378275463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,520 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,520 miles
    Test number
    991515601849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,487 miles (+6,125)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,487 miles
    Test number
    251553528514
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake overheated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake effort low

  16. Pass109,362 miles (+12,307)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    959699257267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    980645575687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,055 miles (+12,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    686862255734
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass84,843 miles (+16,552)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    737846705029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  20. Pass68,291 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    976337504006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,174 miles (+8,976)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    385734923392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,198 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,198 miles
    Test number
    487050712338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,639 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    617148311305
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass44,507 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    632512210301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,520 miles (+6,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,520 miles
    Test number
    861893729322
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go out of sharpe

  26. Pass31,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    472084528338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XKE

Does LA55 XKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XKE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XKE?
The MOT on LA55 XKE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XKE done?
LA55 XKE was recorded at 160,036 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,407 miles a year.
Has LA55 XKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XKE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 XKE 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 XKE find?
LA55 XKE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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