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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LD06 SAMMOT history

LD06 SAM is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LD06 SAM white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
156,895 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD06 SAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD06 SAM was last recorded at 156,895 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 12,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,769 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,126 miles
Average per year
11,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,895 miles
  • 2024 – 144,769 miles
  • 2023 – 129,888 miles
  • 2022 – 119,119 miles
  • 2021 – 107,856 miles
  • 2020 – 99,359 miles
  • 2019 – 88,653 miles
  • 2018 – 73,845 miles
  • 2017 – 61,562 miles
  • 2016 – 50,617 miles
  • 2015 – 37,962 miles
  • 2014 – 26,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,895 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,895 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,895 miles
    Test number
    881786257916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,895 miles (+12,126)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,895 miles
    Test number
    797336587067
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,769 miles (+14,881)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,769 miles
    Test number
    659569129444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,888 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,888 miles
    Test number
    566634866105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail129,862 miles (+10,743)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,862 miles
    Test number
    709809631656
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,119 miles
    Test number
    856081434890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,119 miles (+11,263)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,119 miles
    Test number
    201487478500
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/borderline (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,856 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,856 miles
    Test number
    200767731917
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edges of inner faces slightly corroded, discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail107,855 miles (+8,496)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,855 miles
    Test number
    359092106247
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edges of inner faces slightly corroded, discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass99,359 miles (+10,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    625508860554
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked number plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust general corrosion

  11. Pass88,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    873094341135
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail88,653 miles (+14,808)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    175276950035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass73,845 miles (+12,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    472336083833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass61,562 miles (+10,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    544861437826
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass50,617 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    253407359873
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the extreme inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen close to max limit in zone a
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil around the top of the nsf shock absorber

  16. Fail50,617 miles (+12,655)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    795208850600
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the extreme inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen close to max limit in zone a
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil around the top of the nsf shock absorber

  17. Pass37,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    962482925283
    • AdvisoryChip in screen close to max limit for zone
    • AdvisoryFront no plate deteriorated

  18. Fail37,962 miles (+11,898)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    797428896134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryChip in screen close to max limit for zone
    • AdvisoryFront no plate deteriorated

  19. Pass26,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    847876474221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,064 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    128946474283
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LD06 SAM

Does LD06 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD06 SAM expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD06 SAM?
The MOT on LD06 SAM expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD06 SAM done?
LD06 SAM was recorded at 156,895 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 11,938 miles a year.
Has LD06 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD06 SAM has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD06 SAM 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 LD06 SAM find?
LD06 SAM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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