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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LD56 ULPMOT history

LD56 ULP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LD56 ULP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
178,425 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ULP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ULP was last recorded at 178,425 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,425 miles · 8 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,425 miles
  • 2025 – 174,673 miles
  • 2024 – 161,221 miles
  • 2023 – 140,506 miles
  • 2022 – 114,547 miles
  • 2021 – 92,050 miles
  • 2020 – 80,709 miles
  • 2019 – 66,082 miles
  • 2018 – 59,891 miles
  • 2017 – 54,091 miles
  • 2016 – 50,710 miles
  • 2015 – 46,254 miles
  • 2014 – 41,086 miles
  • 2013 – 34,741 miles
  • 2012 – 27,299 miles
  • 2010 – 15,242 miles
  • 2009 – 10,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,425 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,425 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    178,425 miles
    Test number
    185564213670
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail178,425 miles (+13)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,425 miles
    Test number
    844843508521
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side wishbone inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail178,412 miles (+3,739)10 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,412 miles
    Test number
    330071014511
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working housed in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdditional lighting to front blue in colour (under bonnet)

  4. Pass174,673 miles (+13,452)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    174,673 miles
    Test number
    128714775718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,221 miles (+20,715)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,221 miles
    Test number
    605066888883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,506 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,506 miles
    Test number
    867538411591
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S . discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail140,506 miles (+25,959)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,506 miles
    Test number
    338609354650
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S . discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass114,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    590343451899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,547 miles (+22,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    140943729128
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,050 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    567194644893
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail92,045 miles (+11,336)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    418594190126
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass80,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    224647824270
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  13. Fail80,709 miles (+14,627)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    872126539979
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  14. Pass66,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    615693290748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,082 miles (+6,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    118553092525
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass59,891 miles (+5,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    814745648283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass54,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    529723033415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,085 miles (+3,375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,085 miles
    Test number
    907774337597
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass50,710 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    982663110381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,254 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    155171825045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    166086804412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,086 miles (+6,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    928246304091
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  23. Pass34,741 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    555122223032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,299 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,299 miles
    Test number
    107803622472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,242 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    322024930328
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass15,242 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    764124330354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,285 miles
    Test number
    454033349166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ULP

Does LD56 ULP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ULP is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ULP?
The MOT on LD56 ULP is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ULP done?
LD56 ULP was recorded at 178,425 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,765 miles a year.
Has LD56 ULP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ULP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 ULP 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 ULP find?
LD56 ULP passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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