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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LD56 EOWMOT history

LD56 EOW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LD56 EOW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
204,939 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EOW was last recorded at 204,939 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,256 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,683 miles
Average per year
9,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,939 miles
  • 2025 – 198,256 miles
  • 2024 – 193,831 miles
  • 2023 – 190,992 miles
  • 2022 – 187,500 miles
  • 2021 – 182,672 miles
  • 2020 – 175,849 miles
  • 2019 – 160,137 miles
  • 2018 – 141,055 miles
  • 2017 – 120,886 miles
  • 2016 – 99,952 miles
  • 2015 – 96,188 miles
  • 2014 – 83,584 miles
  • 2013 – 75,696 miles
  • 2012 – 68,157 miles
  • 2010 – 49,772 miles
  • 2009 – 42,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,939 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    204,939 miles
    Test number
    126819497281
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail204,939 miles (+6,683)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,939 miles
    Test number
    948041807249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,256 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    198,256 miles
    Test number
    824706416329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail198,256 miles (+4,425)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,256 miles
    Test number
    689830824974
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass193,831 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,831 miles
    Test number
    291769516899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,992 miles (+3,492)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,992 miles
    Test number
    128392826537
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,500 miles (+129)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    187,500 miles
    Test number
    451372008877
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure rear

  8. Fail187,371 miles (+4,699)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,371 miles
    Test number
    394561950383
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass182,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,672 miles
    Test number
    274965456545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,668 miles (+6,819)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,668 miles
    Test number
    634593470757
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass175,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,849 miles
    Test number
    805281473611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail175,849 miles (+15,712)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,849 miles
    Test number
    724088169287
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass160,137 miles (+19,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    160,137 miles
    Test number
    473413466316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass141,055 miles (+20,169)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,055 miles
    Test number
    451740065617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,886 miles (+20,934)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,886 miles
    Test number
    359085561662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,952 miles
    Test number
    746357795652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,952 miles (+3,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,952 miles
    Test number
    151376534362
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass96,188 miles (+12,604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,188 miles
    Test number
    948881785167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,584 miles (+7,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    838625754004
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass75,696 miles (+7,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,696 miles
    Test number
    827404563052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,157 miles (+18,385)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,157 miles
    Test number
    836858012092
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass49,772 miles (+6,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    193739000253
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass42,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    470299229257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EOW

Does LD56 EOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EOW is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EOW?
The MOT on LD56 EOW is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EOW done?
LD56 EOW was recorded at 204,939 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,788 miles a year.
Has LD56 EOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EOW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 EOW 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 EOW find?
LD56 EOW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front, and 3 more.

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