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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LD56 EEAMOT history

LD56 EEA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LD56 EEA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,425 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EEA was last recorded at 135,425 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 7,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2023: 118,357 miles, lower than 118,840 miles on 3 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,797 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,628 miles
Average per year
8,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,425 miles
  • 2024 – 127,797 miles
  • 2023 – 118,363 miles
  • 2022 – 118,840 miles
  • 2021 – 102,791 miles
  • 2020 – 88,623 miles
  • 2019 – 79,079 miles
  • 2018 – 70,573 miles
  • 2017 – 65,326 miles
  • 2016 – 55,334 miles
  • 2015 – 41,807 miles
  • 2014 – 29,212 miles
  • 2013 – 17,773 miles
  • 2012 – 7,182 miles
  • 2011 – 6,261 miles
  • 2010 – 5,558 miles
  • 2009 – 4,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,425 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,425 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,425 miles
    Test number
    614051910322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,797 miles (+9,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,797 miles
    Test number
    879291296478
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass118,363 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,363 miles
    Test number
    484109004453
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Fail118,357 miles (-483)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    775329975680
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush /front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush / Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass118,840 miles (+16,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    257533409897
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,791 miles (+14,168)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,791 miles
    Test number
    783640812102
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass88,623 miles (+9,544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    945435386586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,079 miles (+8,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    122345055926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass70,573 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    922851956519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,326 miles (+9,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,326 miles
    Test number
    648570560584
    • 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)
  11. Pass55,334 miles (+13,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,334 miles
    Test number
    790339323973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass41,807 miles (+12,595)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    509436019663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,212 miles (+11,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,212 miles
    Test number
    726271564253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,773 miles (+10,591)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,773 miles
    Test number
    118361963280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,182 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    7,182 miles
    Test number
    115362862219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,261 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    6,261 miles
    Test number
    419986851241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,558 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    5,558 miles
    Test number
    553583770254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    4,627 miles
    Test number
    344938079269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EEA

Does LD56 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EEA expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EEA?
The MOT on LD56 EEA expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EEA done?
LD56 EEA was recorded at 135,425 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 8,199 miles a year.
Has LD56 EEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EEA has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 EEA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 EEA find?
LD56 EEA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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