
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LD56 FCOMOT history
LD56 FCO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,527 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 126,527 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 FCO
- 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 expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 FCO was last recorded at 126,527 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 10,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 116,110 miles · 25 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,417 miles
- Average per year
- 6,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 126,527 miles
- 2023 – 116,110 miles
- 2022 – 108,370 miles
- 2021 – 101,238 miles
- 2020 – 95,861 miles
- 2019 – 89,483 miles
- 2018 – 81,517 miles
- 2017 – 74,754 miles
- 2016 – 68,951 miles
- 2015 – 62,962 miles
- 2014 – 56,001 miles
- 2013 – 52,054 miles
- 2012 – 45,647 miles
- 2011 – 40,023 miles
- 2010 – 32,565 miles
- 2009 – 24,272 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorating , near excessively.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Bonnet secondary catch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,527 miles (+10,417)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 126,527 miles
- Test number
- 458000267101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,110 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 116,110 miles
- Test number
- 824150255187
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Fail116,110 miles (+7,740)1 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,110 miles
- Test number
- 266281303429
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met, nearside low
Pass108,370 miles (+7,132)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 108,370 miles
- Test number
- 594493026327
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,238 miles (+5,377)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 101,238 miles
- Test number
- 201980036878
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,861 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 95,861 miles
- Test number
- 995327461741
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorating , near excessively. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch
Fail95,857 miles (+6,374)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,857 miles
- Test number
- 159005026950
- MajorRear Fuel system component leaking very slightly at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorating , near excessively. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch
Pass89,483 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,483 miles
- Test number
- 917830843058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail89,483 miles (+7,966)3 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,483 miles
- Test number
- 854077132649
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire at filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff
Pass81,517 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 81,517 miles
- Test number
- 134473413152
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail81,513 miles (+6,759)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,513 miles
- Test number
- 285666226410
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,754 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,754 miles
- Test number
- 196944374915
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low around inside
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail74,754 miles (+5,803)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,754 miles
- Test number
- 784273207929
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low around inside
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,951 miles (+5,989)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,951 miles
- Test number
- 235800084297
- AdvisoryNearside Front **Tyre worn on inner edge close to cords exposure**
- AdvisoryOffside Front **Tyre worn on inner edge close to cords exposure**
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ** (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ** (3.5.1i)
Pass62,962 miles (+6,961)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 62,962 miles
- Test number
- 305145425481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 56,001 miles
- Test number
- 118068134266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,001 miles (+3,947)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,001 miles
- Test number
- 749518634221
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass52,054 miles (+6,407)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 52,054 miles
- Test number
- 979917263289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,647 miles (+5,624)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,647 miles
- Test number
- 925084142236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,023 miles
- Test number
- 316409951446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,023 miles (+7,458)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,023 miles
- Test number
- 998589451220
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass32,565 miles (+8,293)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,565 miles
- Test number
- 440131350207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,272 miles
- Test number
- 520218569260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD56 FCO
- Does LD56 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD56 FCO expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 FCO?
- The MOT on LD56 FCO expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD56 FCO done?
- LD56 FCO was recorded at 126,527 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 6,858 miles a year.
- Has LD56 FCO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 FCO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD56 FCO 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 FCO find?
- LD56 FCO passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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