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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LD56 ZXVMOT history

LD56 ZXV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

LD56 ZXV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
204,262 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZXV was last recorded at 204,262 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2012: 50,819 miles, lower than 86,915 miles on 21 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,261 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
13,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,262 miles
  • 2022 – 186,716 miles
  • 2021 – 178,081 miles
  • 2020 – 169,220 miles
  • 2019 – 155,031 miles
  • 2018 – 139,591 miles
  • 2017 – 125,935 miles
  • 2016 – 110,368 miles
  • 2015 – 95,261 miles
  • 2014 – 79,018 miles
  • 2013 – 64,929 miles
  • 2012 – 50,819 miles
  • 2011 – 86,915 miles
  • 2010 – 26,128 miles
  • 2009 – 25,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,262 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunctionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,262 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    204,262 miles
    Test number
    992407426409
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail204,261 miles (+17,545)1 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,261 miles
    Test number
    978501255789
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass186,716 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,716 miles
    Test number
    743434247701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,622 miles (+8,541)4 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,622 miles
    Test number
    237529392716
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside, bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside, upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, as well as offside front & rear have a slight indentation on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass178,081 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,081 miles
    Test number
    597141071458
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  6. Fail178,081 miles (+8,861)2 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,081 miles
    Test number
    537750778829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Pass169,220 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,220 miles
    Test number
    484207660807
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail169,220 miles (+14,189)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,220 miles
    Test number
    547896968475
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass155,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,031 miles
    Test number
    800337327739
    • 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))

  10. Fail155,031 miles (+15,440)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,031 miles
    Test number
    553347169166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass139,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,591 miles
    Test number
    566768670564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,591 miles (+13,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,591 miles
    Test number
    802138879633
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass125,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,935 miles
    Test number
    860297476632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,935 miles (+15,567)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,935 miles
    Test number
    140334424995
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass110,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    210648304370
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail110,368 miles (+15,107)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    499535526923
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass95,261 miles (+16,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,261 miles
    Test number
    575544445078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    139888944028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,018 miles (+14,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    777338344031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,929 miles (+14,110)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    495790453073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,819 miles (-36,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    237761142067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass86,915 miles (+60,787)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    898112551059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,128 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,128 miles
    Test number
    854633550041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,282 miles
    Test number
    780199089261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD56 ZXV

Does LD56 ZXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 ZXV expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZXV?
The MOT on LD56 ZXV expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 ZXV done?
LD56 ZXV was recorded at 204,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 13,360 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZXV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 ZXV find?
LD56 ZXV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; engine mil indicates a malfunction, and 2 more.

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