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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LD56 ECXMOT history

LD56 ECX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

LD56 ECX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
152,899 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ECX
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
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ECX was last recorded at 152,899 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 8,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,990 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,909 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,899 miles
  • 2021 – 143,990 miles
  • 2020 – 137,372 miles
  • 2019 – 133,610 miles
  • 2018 – 127,655 miles
  • 2017 – 119,100 miles
  • 2016 – 111,214 miles
  • 2015 – 105,878 miles
  • 2014 – 98,757 miles
  • 2013 – 92,928 miles
  • 2012 – 85,992 miles
  • 2010 – 65,264 miles
  • 2009 – 55,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv bot deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
  • AdvisoryEngine service light on

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, 2010–2017

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have 2mm of tread depth.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Inner CV clip loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,899 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,899 miles
    Test number
    166731058162
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv bot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine service light on

  2. Fail152,899 miles (+8,909)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,899 miles
    Test number
    404413330770
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing both front & offside rear wheels have a wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv bot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine service light on

  3. Pass143,990 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,990 miles
    Test number
    847150623604
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryD.m flywheel noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted

  4. Fail143,990 miles (+6,618)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,990 miles
    Test number
    629597734170
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryD.m flywheel noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted

  5. Pass137,372 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,372 miles
    Test number
    536047873702
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have 2mm of tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Inner CV clip loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear "consul" bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe dual mass flywheel is noisy.

  6. Fail137,372 miles (+3,762)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,372 miles
    Test number
    353877515314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick This brake is also dragging. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have 2mm of tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Inner CV clip loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear "consul" bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe dual mass flywheel is noisy.

  7. Pass133,610 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,610 miles
    Test number
    267641392383
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryF/n/s lower suspension arm inner bush worn
    • AdvisoryF/n/s outer c.v gaitor perished
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryF/o/s consul bush perished
    • AdvisoryF/o/s shock noted weeping oil

  8. Fail133,607 miles (+5,952)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    850840423165
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryF/n/s lower suspension arm inner bush worn
    • AdvisoryF/n/s outer c.v gaitor perished
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryF/o/s consul bush perished
    • AdvisoryF/o/s outer c.v gaitor inner clip loose
    • AdvisoryF/o/s shock noted weeping oil
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre worn unevenly on the tread
    • AdvisorySlight wear noted on the r/o/s wheel bearing

  9. Pass127,655 miles (+8,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,655 miles
    Test number
    643314470817
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass119,100 miles (+7,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    930623615353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass111,214 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    296956217012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail111,213 miles (+5,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,213 miles
    Test number
    420268684998
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass105,878 miles (+7,121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,878 miles
    Test number
    169529035231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Pass98,757 miles (+5,829)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    508033934247
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass92,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,928 miles
    Test number
    325494233418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,925 miles (+6,933)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,925 miles
    Test number
    779584933298
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass85,992 miles (+20,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    229073022247
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  18. Pass65,264 miles (+10,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,264 miles
    Test number
    433761770244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass55,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    944796199282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ECX

Does LD56 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ECX expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ECX?
The MOT on LD56 ECX expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ECX done?
LD56 ECX was recorded at 152,899 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has LD56 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ECX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 ECX 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 ECX find?
LD56 ECX passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front outer cv bot deteriorating; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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