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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,200 cc

LD56 KGVMOT history

LD56 KGV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LD56 KGV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,336 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KGV was last recorded at 147,336 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,335 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,336 miles
  • 2025 – 145,020 miles
  • 2024 – 142,929 miles
  • 2023 – 140,934 miles
  • 2022 – 139,623 miles
  • 2021 – 134,073 miles
  • 2020 – 128,995 miles
  • 2019 – 123,920 miles
  • 2018 – 115,906 miles
  • 2017 – 109,173 miles
  • 2016 – 100,815 miles
  • 2015 – 94,777 miles
  • 2014 – 86,139 miles
  • 2013 – 77,652 miles
  • 2012 – 69,330 miles
  • 2011 – 59,945 miles
  • 2010 – 49,640 miles
  • 2009 – 39,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,336 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,336 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,336 miles
    Test number
    634776978858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,335 miles (+2,315)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,335 miles
    Test number
    653523646671
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,020 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,020 miles
    Test number
    187199048885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,929 miles (+1,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,929 miles
    Test number
    591456691598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,934 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,934 miles
    Test number
    169327987747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,623 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    455595116490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,073 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,073 miles
    Test number
    876298224204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,995 miles (+5,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,995 miles
    Test number
    217351032925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,920 miles
    Test number
    725705121002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,920 miles (+8,014)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,920 miles
    Test number
    380061154664
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass115,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    613256048573
    • 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))

  12. Fail115,906 miles (+6,733)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    707439234812
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))

  13. Pass109,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    389708086270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,173 miles (+8,358)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    446934893730
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass100,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,815 miles
    Test number
    615643212893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail100,815 miles (+6,038)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,815 miles
    Test number
    723294536052
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass94,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    215067800667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,777 miles (+8,638)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    356654374618
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass86,139 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,139 miles
    Test number
    878946154222
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover dropped

  20. Fail86,139 miles (+8,487)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,139 miles
    Test number
    345394054465
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover dropped

  21. Pass77,652 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    375363453458
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  22. Fail77,652 miles (+8,322)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    889623853224
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  23. Pass69,330 miles (+9,385)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    448474752285
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2.5 ml approx
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and starting to distort

  24. Pass59,945 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    795897531297
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.5ml on inside edge / high level brake light not working

  25. Fail59,945 miles (+10,305)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    645457831209
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.5ml on inside edge / high level brake light not working

  26. Pass49,640 miles (+10,199)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    891603940208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working possible not connected
    • NoteN.s.f. tyre just under 3mm tread
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front brake pads suspect o.s.f. wearing thin

  27. Pass39,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    420815549279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 KGV

Does LD56 KGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KGV is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KGV?
The MOT on LD56 KGV is valid until 17 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 KGV done?
LD56 KGV was recorded at 147,336 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,331 miles a year.
Has LD56 KGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KGV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 KGV 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 KGV find?
LD56 KGV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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