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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 BTZMOT history

LD56 BTZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

LD56 BTZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
189,755 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BTZ was last recorded at 189,755 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,241 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,514 miles
Average per year
10,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,755 miles
  • 2022 – 188,241 miles
  • 2021 – 179,334 miles
  • 2020 – 167,724 miles
  • 2019 – 160,632 miles
  • 2018 – 151,797 miles
  • 2017 – 143,383 miles
  • 2016 – 136,146 miles
  • 2015 – 130,326 miles
  • 2014 – 119,198 miles
  • 2013 – 104,310 miles
  • 2012 – 90,718 miles
  • 2011 – 71,981 miles
  • 2010 – 57,711 miles
  • 2009 – 40,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,755 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,755 miles (+1,514)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,755 miles
    Test number
    962329506693
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,241 miles (+8,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    188,241 miles
    Test number
    811122155970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass179,334 miles (+11,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,334 miles
    Test number
    826037126476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass167,724 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,724 miles
    Test number
    427712446872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,632 miles (+8,835)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,632 miles
    Test number
    786010690568
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass151,797 miles (+8,414)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,797 miles
    Test number
    659858989856
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre close to limit

  7. Pass143,383 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    427876266459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail143,383 miles (+7,237)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    546199482774
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass136,146 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    829160153199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail136,134 miles (+5,808)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,134 miles
    Test number
    483846467268
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass130,326 miles (+11,128)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,326 miles
    Test number
    801446218963
    • AdvisoryLower both offside and nearside sills have damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre under inflated poor condition sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both shock top casing bump stops loose broken away

  12. Pass119,198 miles (+14,888)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    825360294276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop split
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  13. Pass104,310 miles (+13,592)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    488909583208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly worn

  14. Pass90,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    855397092288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail90,718 miles (+18,737)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    327616392445
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass71,981 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    376131031238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low

  17. Fail71,981 miles (+14,270)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    248321831260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low

  18. Pass57,711 miles (+17,191)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    500413240212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape

  19. Pass40,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,520 miles
    Test number
    370187049276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD56 BTZ

Does LD56 BTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BTZ expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BTZ?
The MOT on LD56 BTZ expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BTZ done?
LD56 BTZ was recorded at 189,755 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 10,452 miles a year.
Has LD56 BTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BTZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LD56 BTZ 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 BTZ find?
LD56 BTZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 1 more.

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