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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.

LD56 EEF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass190,226 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass115,294 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,294 miles
    Test number
    367237497633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,327 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,327 miles
    Test number
    699554826907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    207555615129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass92,445 miles (+43,807)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    567102414198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    218438392123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass39,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    223703350470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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