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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LD56 EDFMOT history

LD56 EDF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

LD56 EDF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
103,325 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EDF was last recorded at 103,325 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 15,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,778 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
15,547 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,325 miles
  • 2024 – 87,778 miles
  • 2023 – 76,487 miles
  • 2022 – 60,278 miles
  • 2020 – 56,099 miles
  • 2019 – 51,411 miles
  • 2018 – 46,188 miles
  • 2017 – 38,743 miles
  • 2016 – 35,553 miles
  • 2015 – 33,310 miles
  • 2014 – 31,015 miles
  • 2013 – 26,611 miles
  • 2012 – 23,238 miles
  • 2011 – 19,990 miles
  • 2010 – 16,472 miles
  • 2009 – 12,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,325 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,325 miles
    Test number
    507401903535
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail103,324 miles (+15,546)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    977420092105
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,778 miles (+75)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    955250177771
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail87,703 miles (+11,216)1 dangerous3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    387082333445
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,487 miles (+16,209)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,487 miles
    Test number
    869210924968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,278 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    221872204565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,099 miles (+4,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,099 miles
    Test number
    855226745484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,411 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    424342287196
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp 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))

  9. Pass46,188 miles (+7,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    617789001384
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass38,743 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,743 miles
    Test number
    915683515625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,553 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    937858503482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,310 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,310 miles
    Test number
    999124046147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,015 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    488168724358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,611 miles
    Test number
    108309963290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,611 miles (+3,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,611 miles
    Test number
    647039463215
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass23,238 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,238 miles
    Test number
    576315052228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,990 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,990 miles
    Test number
    415567151203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass19,990 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,990 miles
    Test number
    679267251205
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass16,472 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,472 miles
    Test number
    864344860290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,788 miles
    Test number
    402411359214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EDF

Does LD56 EDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EDF expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EDF?
The MOT on LD56 EDF expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EDF done?
LD56 EDF was recorded at 103,325 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has LD56 EDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EDF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 EDF 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 EDF find?
LD56 EDF passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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