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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LD56 BTVMOT history

LD56 BTV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LD56 BTV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,723 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BTV was last recorded at 122,723 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,710 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,723 miles
  • 2025 – 116,720 miles
  • 2023 – 109,247 miles
  • 2022 – 100,084 miles
  • 2021 – 92,733 miles
  • 2020 – 91,580 miles
  • 2019 – 82,945 miles
  • 2018 – 77,211 miles
  • 2017 – 72,481 miles
  • 2016 – 64,797 miles
  • 2014 – 52,306 miles
  • 2013 – 41,074 miles
  • 2012 – 30,328 miles
  • 2010 – 11,692 miles
  • 2009 – 6,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,723 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiffRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Wipers poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,723 miles (+13)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    516064546375
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff

  2. Fail122,710 miles (+5,990)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    195898735395
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff

  3. Pass116,720 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,720 miles
    Test number
    726123785614
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff

  4. Fail116,717 miles (+7,470)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,717 miles
    Test number
    833146494239
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff

  5. Pass109,247 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    614945548095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,084 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,084 miles
    Test number
    108915167196
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS & OS

  7. Fail100,081 miles (+7,348)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    922571018139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS & OS

  8. Pass92,733 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,733 miles
    Test number
    977671489385
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,730 miles (+1,150)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,730 miles
    Test number
    632430014713
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,580 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    714523840497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail91,580 miles (+8,635)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    483886024801
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,945 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,945 miles
    Test number
    550006100052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    923461833137
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  14. Fail77,211 miles (+4,730)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    454059959316
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  15. Pass72,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    986403406277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  16. Fail72,481 miles (+7,684)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    529177578362
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  17. Pass64,797 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,797 miles
    Test number
    543969115656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail64,797 miles (+12,491)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,797 miles
    Test number
    550709592022
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (door mirror indicator) (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,306 miles (+11,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,306 miles
    Test number
    256711634210
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of cracking

  20. Pass41,074 miles (+10,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    936249113226
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass30,328 miles (+18,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    356157122239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass11,692 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,692 miles
    Test number
    362937780265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    6,459 miles
    Test number
    922068179253
    • NoteN/s front headlamp aim on lower limit

Questions about LD56 BTV

Does LD56 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BTV is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BTV?
The MOT on LD56 BTV is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BTV done?
LD56 BTV was recorded at 122,723 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,154 miles a year.
Has LD56 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BTV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 BTV 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 LD56 BTV find?
LD56 BTV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 4 more.

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