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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LE56 CDUMOT history

LE56 CDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LE56 CDU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,206 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 CDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 CDU was last recorded at 112,206 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,637 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,569 miles
Average per year
5,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,206 miles
  • 2025 – 106,637 miles
  • 2024 – 95,922 miles
  • 2023 – 84,100 miles
  • 2022 – 75,164 miles
  • 2021 – 71,351 miles
  • 2020 – 68,236 miles
  • 2019 – 63,931 miles
  • 2018 – 60,818 miles
  • 2017 – 56,658 miles
  • 2016 – 53,096 miles
  • 2015 – 48,783 miles
  • 2014 – 44,530 miles
  • 2013 – 40,863 miles
  • 2012 – 34,460 miles
  • 2011 – 26,569 miles
  • 2010 – 18,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,206 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion front and rear

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,206 miles (+5,569)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,206 miles
    Test number
    879267258909
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion front and rear
  2. Pass106,637 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    986621043629
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail106,637 miles (+10,715)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    644385127743
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass95,922 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,922 miles
    Test number
    864920645369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,918 miles (+11,818)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,918 miles
    Test number
    531454453840
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass84,100 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    830247557449
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts
  7. Fail84,099 miles (+8,935)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    409486781692
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts
  8. Pass75,164 miles (+3,813)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    983131573107
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass71,351 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    489712864722
    • 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))
  10. Pass68,236 miles (+4,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,236 miles
    Test number
    769127823775
    • 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))
  11. Pass63,931 miles (+3,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,931 miles
    Test number
    561738992750
    • 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))
  12. Pass60,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    548119701299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  13. Fail60,817 miles (+4,159)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    452961708192
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass56,658 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,658 miles
    Test number
    168008882683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,096 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    842261408977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,783 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    919268425075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,530 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    138855754011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,863 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    166166953469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,460 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    766991952004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,569 miles (+7,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    756664451095
    • 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)
  21. Pass18,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,832 miles
    Test number
    184722340458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 CDU

Does LE56 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 CDU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 CDU?
The MOT on LE56 CDU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 CDU done?
LE56 CDU was recorded at 112,206 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,823 miles a year.
Has LE56 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 CDU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LE56 CDU 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 LE56 CDU find?
LE56 CDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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