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LA55FBY
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
General Information
- Registration LA55FBY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 194,153 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,114 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- rear subframe/Area corroded
- minor oil leak (sump plug)
- minor coolant leak
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 184,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (chalk marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/50/17 89V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,176 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 176,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,766 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,361 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,423 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,800 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,422 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,422 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,127 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018 10 Jun 20264 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,237 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,353 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,053 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,746 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2014 10 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,917 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2013 10 Jun 202625 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,229 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2012 10 Jun 202622 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,714 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,244 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2011 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,474 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2010 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,474 MI
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LA55FBY was registered on 2006-02-22
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