
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LD56 EEFMOT history
LD56 EEF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 190,226 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 EEF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 EEF was last recorded at 190,226 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 6,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 184,053 miles · 6 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,173 miles
- Average per year
- 10,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 190,226 miles
- 2023 – 184,053 miles
- 2022 – 174,529 miles
- 2021 – 160,897 miles
- 2020 – 145,651 miles
- 2019 – 138,966 miles
- 2018 – 130,115 miles
- 2017 – 115,294 miles
- 2016 – 110,327 miles
- 2015 – 103,095 miles
- 2014 – 92,445 miles
- 2012 – 48,638 miles
- 2011 – 41,796 miles
- 2010 – 39,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front window does not work
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,226 miles (+6,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 190,226 miles
- Test number
- 828523828529
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Pass184,053 miles (+9,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 184,053 miles
- Test number
- 243836550208
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,529 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 174,529 miles
- Test number
- 603994403774
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front window does not work
- AdvisoryOffside Front handle broken inside drivers door
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail174,529 miles (+13,632)5 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,529 miles
- Test number
- 911440025947
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front window does not work
- AdvisoryOffside Front handle broken inside drivers door
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,897 miles (+15,246)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 160,897 miles
- Test number
- 114471397346
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass145,651 miles (+71)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 145,651 miles
- Test number
- 906095177848
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres wearing inside
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail145,580 miles (+6,614)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,580 miles
- Test number
- 112806867928
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres wearing inside
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,966 miles (+8,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 138,966 miles
- Test number
- 433469373266
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,115 miles (+14,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 130,115 miles
- Test number
- 810078286190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass115,294 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 115,294 miles
- Test number
- 367237497633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,327 miles (+7,232)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 110,327 miles
- Test number
- 699554826907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 103,095 miles
- Test number
- 207555615129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,095 miles (+10,650)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,095 miles
- Test number
- 987565715164
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass92,445 miles (+43,807)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 92,445 miles
- Test number
- 567102414198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,638 miles
- Test number
- 218438392123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,632 miles (+6,836)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,632 miles
- Test number
- 238168092126
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,796 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,796 miles
- Test number
- 988933751115
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail41,796 miles (+1,926)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,796 miles
- Test number
- 306213351143
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass39,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,870 miles
- Test number
- 223703350470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,870 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,870 miles
- Test number
- 844553850132
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD56 EEF
- Does LD56 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD56 EEF expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 EEF?
- The MOT on LD56 EEF expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD56 EEF done?
- LD56 EEF was recorded at 190,226 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 10,693 miles a year.
- Has LD56 EEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 EEF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD56 EEF 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 EEF find?
- LD56 EEF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts.
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