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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 BNJMOT history

LD56 BNJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

LD56 BNJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
142,884 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BNJ was last recorded at 142,884 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 4,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2016: 115,214 miles, lower than 195,100 miles on 15 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,920 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,964 miles
Average per year
6,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,884 miles
  • 2022 – 137,920 miles
  • 2021 – 134,673 miles
  • 2020 – 132,451 miles
  • 2019 – 128,547 miles
  • 2018 – 124,162 miles
  • 2017 – 119,120 miles
  • 2016 – 115,214 miles
  • 2015 – 195,100 miles
  • 2014 – 164,940 miles
  • 2013 – 133,854 miles
  • 2012 – 106,861 miles
  • 2011 – 75,084 miles
  • 2010 – 71,179 miles
  • 2009 – 51,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps misty
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,884 miles (+4,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,884 miles
    Test number
    306147567696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps misty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  2. Pass137,920 miles (+3,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,920 miles
    Test number
    521898603109
    • AdvisoryHead lamps misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,673 miles
    Test number
    930895392729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,673 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,673 miles
    Test number
    108845632584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail134,658 miles (+2,207)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,658 miles
    Test number
    331742886745
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass132,451 miles (+3,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,451 miles
    Test number
    541140551390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass128,547 miles (+4,385)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,547 miles
    Test number
    181580694118
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lipped
  8. Pass124,162 miles (+5,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    257213188795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass119,120 miles (+3,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    978674438600
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisorySlightly misty headlamps
  10. Pass115,214 miles (-79,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,214 miles
    Test number
    830371486466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  11. Pass195,100 miles (+30,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    195,100 miles
    Test number
    585065815043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass164,940 miles (+31,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    164,940 miles
    Test number
    969570324010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass133,854 miles (+26,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    133,854 miles
    Test number
    588935023045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass106,861 miles (+31,777)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,861 miles
    Test number
    195905422090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    577957921037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,084 miles (+3,905)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    138576321091
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass71,179 miles (+19,777)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    220376990105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    373651119235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BNJ

Does LD56 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BNJ expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BNJ?
The MOT on LD56 BNJ expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BNJ done?
LD56 BNJ was recorded at 142,884 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
Has LD56 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BNJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 BNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 BNJ find?
LD56 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; both front headlamps misty, and 2 more.

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