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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LD56 EOUMOT history

LD56 EOU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LD56 EOU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,791 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EOU was last recorded at 74,791 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 4,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,238 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,553 miles
Average per year
3,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,791 miles
  • 2025 – 70,238 miles
  • 2024 – 65,838 miles
  • 2023 – 61,231 miles
  • 2022 – 57,524 miles
  • 2021 – 53,966 miles
  • 2020 – 49,705 miles
  • 2019 – 46,287 miles
  • 2018 – 40,577 miles
  • 2017 – 30,364 miles
  • 2016 – 26,568 miles
  • 2015 – 23,414 miles
  • 2014 – 20,119 miles
  • 2013 – 17,723 miles
  • 2012 – 16,050 miles
  • 2011 – 14,657 miles
  • 2010 – 12,249 miles
  • 2009 – 9,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,791 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,791 miles (+4,553)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    109237851727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,238 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    941354253439
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail70,228 miles (+4,390)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    805233283730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush has become detached from linkage (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass65,838 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,838 miles
    Test number
    804318400839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail65,811 miles (+4,580)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,811 miles
    Test number
    674206492134
    • MajorOffside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,231 miles (+3,707)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    786105920884
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass57,524 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    669433120750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,966 miles (+4,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,966 miles
    Test number
    223561799983
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,705 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    501312108137
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail49,705 miles (+3,418)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    122946174413
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass46,287 miles (+5,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    795938371406
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

  12. Pass40,577 miles (+10,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,577 miles
    Test number
    669881144971
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass30,364 miles (+3,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    456127582635
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass26,568 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,568 miles
    Test number
    518483138070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,414 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,414 miles
    Test number
    594797081752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,119 miles (+2,396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,119 miles
    Test number
    579793074261
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  17. Pass17,723 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,723 miles
    Test number
    415783673202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,050 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,050 miles
    Test number
    997127072233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,657 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    767026151232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,249 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,249 miles
    Test number
    783756240235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,283 miles
    Test number
    691419959201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EOU

Does LD56 EOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EOU is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EOU?
The MOT on LD56 EOU is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EOU done?
LD56 EOU was recorded at 74,791 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,857 miles a year.
Has LD56 EOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EOU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 EOU 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 EOU find?
LD56 EOU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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