Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LD06 DTUMOT history
LD06 DTU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 131,271 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD06 DTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD06 DTU was last recorded at 131,271 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 131,271 miles · 27 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,271 miles
- 2025 – 129,143 miles
- 2024 – 126,732 miles
- 2023 – 124,484 miles
- 2022 – 122,133 miles
- 2021 – 118,370 miles
- 2020 – 114,257 miles
- 2019 – 105,630 miles
- 2018 – 99,476 miles
- 2017 – 94,250 miles
- 2016 – 87,740 miles
- 2015 – 80,585 miles
- 2014 – 74,361 miles
- 2013 – 68,955 miles
- 2012 – 62,560 miles
- 2011 – 57,619 miles
- 2010 – 48,811 miles
- 2009 – 37,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,271 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,271 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 131,271 miles
- Test number
- 856670411860
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail131,271 miles (+2,128)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,271 miles
- Test number
- 165645378320
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass129,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 129,143 miles
- Test number
- 844486354091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,143 miles (+2,411)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,143 miles
- Test number
- 112506606597
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass126,732 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,732 miles
- Test number
- 338918733434
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,732 miles (+2,248)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,732 miles
- Test number
- 933143811577
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S N/S (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 124,484 miles
- Test number
- 269738592238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,484 miles (+2,351)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,484 miles
- Test number
- 825405052580
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass122,133 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 122,133 miles
- Test number
- 485859638026
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail122,133 miles (+3,763)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,133 miles
- Test number
- 826973271762
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass118,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 118,370 miles
- Test number
- 538393386448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,370 miles (+4,113)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,370 miles
- Test number
- 248139112526
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass114,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 114,257 miles
- Test number
- 707963303192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,257 miles (+8,627)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,257 miles
- Test number
- 568567208845
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass105,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 105,630 miles
- Test number
- 824727156893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,630 miles (+6,154)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,630 miles
- Test number
- 131344622040
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass99,476 miles (+5,226)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 99,476 miles
- Test number
- 905524617847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,250 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 94,250 miles
- Test number
- 419044962197
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,200 miles (+6,460)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,200 miles
- Test number
- 692649187718
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,740 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,740 miles
- Test number
- 829640584853
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail87,740 miles (+7,155)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,740 miles
- Test number
- 438393888396
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass80,585 miles (+6,224)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 80,585 miles
- Test number
- 199340285070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,361 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,361 miles
- Test number
- 338842104164
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,361 miles (+5,406)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 74,361 miles
- Test number
- 518882604101
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,955 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,955 miles
- Test number
- 387660213138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,915 miles (+6,355)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,915 miles
- Test number
- 235577203121
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass62,560 miles (+4,941)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 62,560 miles
- Test number
- 368941502178
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass57,619 miles (+8,808)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 57,619 miles
- Test number
- 817191001183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,811 miles (+11,450)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,811 miles
- Test number
- 634447800134
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass37,361 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 37,361 miles
- Test number
- 250974509153
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LD06 DTU
- Does LD06 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD06 DTU is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD06 DTU?
- The MOT on LD06 DTU is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD06 DTU done?
- LD06 DTU was recorded at 131,271 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,406 miles a year.
- Has LD06 DTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD06 DTU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD06 DTU 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 DTU find?
- LD06 DTU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective.
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