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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LD56 DYJMOT history

LD56 DYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LD56 DYJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,213 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 DYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 DYJ was last recorded at 179,213 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,216 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,997 miles
Average per year
10,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,213 miles
  • 2025 – 171,216 miles
  • 2024 – 162,296 miles
  • 2022 – 153,885 miles
  • 2021 – 141,498 miles
  • 2020 – 128,595 miles
  • 2019 – 118,123 miles
  • 2018 – 100,467 miles
  • 2017 – 83,714 miles
  • 2016 – 66,677 miles
  • 2015 – 53,162 miles
  • 2014 – 41,853 miles
  • 2013 – 32,187 miles
  • 2012 – 25,481 miles
  • 2011 – 19,695 miles
  • 2010 – 12,698 miles
  • 2009 – 6,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,213 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,213 miles
    Test number
    480522289556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail179,210 miles (+7,994)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,210 miles
    Test number
    307791685877
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,216 miles (+8,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,216 miles
    Test number
    310314202390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass162,296 miles (+8,411)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,296 miles
    Test number
    554325158835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass153,885 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,885 miles
    Test number
    421010331139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,835 miles (+12,337)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,835 miles
    Test number
    666378575247
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,498 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,498 miles
    Test number
    384110677249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,386 miles (+12,791)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,386 miles
    Test number
    673966051896
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,595 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,595 miles
    Test number
    145494391080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail128,307 miles (+10,184)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,307 miles
    Test number
    546977595076
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass118,123 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    587592923776
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail118,123 miles (+17,656)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    368602614774
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,467 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    412108092690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,339 miles (+16,625)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,339 miles
    Test number
    657993929892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Looks as though the clip is loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass83,714 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    125529294670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail83,534 miles (+16,857)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    131909325238
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,677 miles (+13,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,677 miles
    Test number
    211627543861
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

  18. Pass53,162 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    115903248368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail52,984 miles (+11,131)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    593572735987
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,853 miles (+56)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    987722384246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Fail41,797 miles (+9,610)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    328151084200
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass32,187 miles (+6,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    176219943286
    • NoteCentre brake light is not working - been disconnected

  23. Pass25,481 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,481 miles
    Test number
    737938662214
    • NoteO/s/r outer side wall cracks

  24. Fail25,481 miles (+5,786)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,481 miles
    Test number
    837468262204
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r outer side wall cracks

  25. Pass19,695 miles (+6,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,695 miles
    Test number
    349046061478
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass12,698 miles (+6,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,698 miles
    Test number
    471465960219
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass6,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,101 miles
    Test number
    152768159291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LD56 DYJ

Does LD56 DYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 DYJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 DYJ?
The MOT on LD56 DYJ is valid until 16 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 DYJ done?
LD56 DYJ was recorded at 179,213 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,612 miles a year.
Has LD56 DYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 DYJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 DYJ 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 DYJ find?
LD56 DYJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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