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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LD56 EOVMOT history

LD56 EOV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LD56 EOV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,386 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EOV was last recorded at 164,386 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 5,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,663 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,723 miles
Average per year
7,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,386 miles
  • 2025 – 158,663 miles
  • 2024 – 154,744 miles
  • 2023 – 146,814 miles
  • 2022 – 133,737 miles
  • 2021 – 119,476 miles
  • 2020 – 116,739 miles
  • 2019 – 113,731 miles
  • 2018 – 110,164 miles
  • 2017 – 106,282 miles
  • 2016 – 104,822 miles
  • 2015 – 99,577 miles
  • 2014 – 94,942 miles
  • 2013 – 89,734 miles
  • 2012 – 84,101 miles
  • 2011 – 71,112 miles
  • 2010 – 57,121 miles
  • 2009 – 44,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,386 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,386 miles (+5,723)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,386 miles
    Test number
    864685802153
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,663 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,663 miles
    Test number
    842120102585
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail158,663 miles (+3,919)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,663 miles
    Test number
    856330610491
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,744 miles (+202)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,744 miles
    Test number
    372679511119
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper and headlight damaged secure clip broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,542 miles (+7,728)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,542 miles
    Test number
    292204571413
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass146,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,814 miles
    Test number
    325862380256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read3 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    922672498333
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,737 miles
    Test number
    622049184291
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail133,737 miles (+14,261)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,737 miles
    Test number
    582283788777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass119,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,476 miles
    Test number
    966116796096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,476 miles (+2,737)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,476 miles
    Test number
    879693096005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass116,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,739 miles
    Test number
    893470288490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,739 miles (+3,008)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,739 miles
    Test number
    363352848107
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass113,731 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,731 miles
    Test number
    518745982403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,164 miles (+3,882)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    518458242546
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Pass106,282 miles (+1,460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,282 miles
    Test number
    833318011202
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass104,822 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,822 miles
    Test number
    349763984667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail104,776 miles (+5,199)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    864564463817
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass99,577 miles (+4,635)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,577 miles
    Test number
    348228935242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass94,942 miles (+5,208)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,942 miles
    Test number
    949144844258
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has been run flat

  21. Pass89,734 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    885559033242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass84,101 miles (+12,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    948227632207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,112 miles (+13,991)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,112 miles
    Test number
    107072841268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,121 miles (+13,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,121 miles
    Test number
    161679730271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    353458839428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EOV

Does LD56 EOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EOV is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EOV?
The MOT on LD56 EOV is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EOV done?
LD56 EOV was recorded at 164,386 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,043 miles a year.
Has LD56 EOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EOV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 EOV 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 EOV find?
LD56 EOV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 1 more.

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