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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LD56 LUZMOT history

LD56 LUZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LD56 LUZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
189,834 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LUZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 LUZ was last recorded at 189,834 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,830 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,834 miles
  • 2024 – 182,178 miles
  • 2023 – 178,836 miles
  • 2022 – 178,828 miles
  • 2021 – 177,932 miles
  • 2020 – 169,776 miles
  • 2019 – 160,539 miles
  • 2018 – 151,442 miles
  • 2017 – 143,762 miles
  • 2016 – 137,872 miles
  • 2015 – 131,446 miles
  • 2013 – 106,975 miles
  • 2012 – 81,604 miles
  • 2011 – 72,277 miles
  • 2009 – 59,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,834 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    189,834 miles
    Test number
    946866066708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,830 miles (+7,652)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,830 miles
    Test number
    416205412100
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,178 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    182,178 miles
    Test number
    245107338340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail182,176 miles (+3,340)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,176 miles
    Test number
    710317072275
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,836 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,836 miles
    Test number
    597125716915
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail178,836 miles (+1)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,836 miles
    Test number
    446217946283
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail178,835 miles (+7)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,835 miles
    Test number
    336454986453
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded

  8. Fail178,828 miles (+896)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,828 miles
    Test number
    616979893800
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail177,932 miles (+8,156)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,932 miles
    Test number
    109888450904
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective & rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all other bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass169,776 miles (+9,237)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,776 miles
    Test number
    900386348931
    • MinorOffside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,539 miles (+9,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,539 miles
    Test number
    552746186699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass151,442 miles (+7,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,442 miles
    Test number
    715143565726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass143,762 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,762 miles
    Test number
    921438822993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass137,872 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,872 miles
    Test number
    969539954449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,807 miles (+6,361)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,807 miles
    Test number
    669197846095
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  16. Pass131,446 miles (+9,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,446 miles
    Test number
    778222098070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing limits (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail121,911 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,911 miles
    Test number
    737737905053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass121,911 miles (+14,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,911 miles
    Test number
    779677905065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,975 miles (+13,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,975 miles
    Test number
    658154763331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass93,820 miles (+12,216)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,820 miles
    Test number
    695093803058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,604 miles (+9,327)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    848650322044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    707876501076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,277 miles (+12,316)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    245946301004
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass59,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    710697349233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,961 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    113436849223
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)

Questions about LD56 LUZ

Does LD56 LUZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 LUZ expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LUZ?
The MOT on LD56 LUZ expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 LUZ done?
LD56 LUZ was recorded at 189,834 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has LD56 LUZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LUZ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 LUZ 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 LUZ find?
LD56 LUZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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