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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LD56 ULBMOT history

LD56 ULB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LD56 ULB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,815 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ULB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ULB was last recorded at 140,815 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,362 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
453 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,815 miles
  • 2025 – 140,362 miles
  • 2024 – 138,180 miles
  • 2023 – 135,861 miles
  • 2022 – 135,199 miles
  • 2020 – 133,696 miles
  • 2018 – 125,101 miles
  • 2017 – 116,710 miles
  • 2016 – 94,128 miles
  • 2014 – 75,533 miles
  • 2013 – 55,727 miles
  • 2012 – 45,875 miles
  • 2011 – 37,113 miles
  • 2009 – 25,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,815 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bot front. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 fog lamp cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,815 miles (+453)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,815 miles
    Test number
    606757037481
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bot front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,362 miles (+2,182)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,362 miles
    Test number
    458587844508
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass138,180 miles (+2,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    981936308410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass135,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,861 miles
    Test number
    692356380714
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail135,861 miles (+662)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,861 miles
    Test number
    779750902769
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,199 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    589468952857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,696 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,696 miles
    Test number
    287117494050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,134 miles
    Test number
    507461765199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail132,134 miles (+7,033)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,134 miles
    Test number
    694922919595
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass125,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,101 miles
    Test number
    204212651850
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,097 miles (+8,387)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,097 miles
    Test number
    316457582791
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,710 miles (+5,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,710 miles
    Test number
    799323038064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass110,962 miles (+16,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,962 miles
    Test number
    506508883467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass94,128 miles (+18,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    962509271719
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass75,533 miles (+12,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    316401454381
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,207 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    119413104415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,727 miles
    Test number
    175247803047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,727 miles (+9,852)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,727 miles
    Test number
    778307803050
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass45,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    598465102000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,875 miles (+8,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    976745502058
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass37,113 miles (+11,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    168411111475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    304128339254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ULB

Does LD56 ULB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ULB is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ULB?
The MOT on LD56 ULB is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ULB done?
LD56 ULB was recorded at 140,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has LD56 ULB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ULB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 ULB 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 ULB find?
LD56 ULB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bot front.; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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