Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LD56 BTYMOT history
LD56 BTY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 109,033 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 BTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 BTY was last recorded at 109,033 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 7,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 101,565 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,468 miles
- Average per year
- 5,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,033 miles
- 2024 – 101,565 miles
- 2023 – 93,380 miles
- 2022 – 82,250 miles
- 2021 – 74,607 miles
- 2019 – 63,734 miles
- 2018 – 56,534 miles
- 2017 – 49,809 miles
- 2015 – 34,826 miles
- 2014 – 25,801 miles
- 2013 – 23,015 miles
- 2012 – 21,478 miles
- 2011 – 20,504 miles
- 2010 – 19,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,033 miles
- AdvisoryFront both headlamps cloudyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,033 miles (+7,468)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 109,033 miles
- Test number
- 602948839199
- AdvisoryFront both headlamps cloudy
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,565 miles (+8,185)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 101,565 miles
- Test number
- 379192899760
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both headlamps cloudy
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
Pass93,380 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,380 miles
- Test number
- 357552170308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail93,372 miles (+6,399)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,372 miles
- Test number
- 920415775635
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,973 miles (+4,723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 86,973 miles
- Test number
- 271220043733
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass82,250 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 82,250 miles
- Test number
- 120900067649
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Fail82,250 miles (+7,643)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,250 miles
- Test number
- 451583598709
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Pass74,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 74,607 miles
- Test number
- 338618858059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,607 miles (+10,873)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,607 miles
- Test number
- 843771805803
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass63,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,734 miles
- Test number
- 724018542731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,734 miles (+7,200)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,734 miles
- Test number
- 633096230761
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass56,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,534 miles
- Test number
- 366156362163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,534 miles (+6,725)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,534 miles
- Test number
- 390753260946
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass49,809 miles (+14,983)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,809 miles
- Test number
- 744283926429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass34,826 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 34,826 miles
- Test number
- 189723572097
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail34,823 miles (+9,022)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,823 miles
- Test number
- 484372293804
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass25,801 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,801 miles
- Test number
- 418120534217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,800 miles (+2,785)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,800 miles
- Test number
- 666358524238
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOffside front tyre outer side wall damaged
Pass23,015 miles (+1,537)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 23,015 miles
- Test number
- 347542733204
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre cut in outer side wall
- NoteRear bumper damage
Pass21,478 miles (+974)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 21,478 miles
- Test number
- 726412922267
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
- NoteNsf tyre - cut on the outer wall.
Pass20,504 miles (+1,375)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 20,504 miles
- Test number
- 959208431214
- NoteFront number plate - cracked.
- NoteNsf tyre - cut on the outer wall.
Pass19,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 19,129 miles
- Test number
- 364092750213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD56 BTY
- Does LD56 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BTY is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 BTY?
- The MOT on LD56 BTY 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 BTY done?
- LD56 BTY was recorded at 109,033 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
- Has LD56 BTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 BTY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD56 BTY 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 BTY find?
- LD56 BTY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front both headlamps cloudy; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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