Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc
LK56 AJOMOT history
LK56 AJO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 153,677 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 AJO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 10 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 AJO was last recorded at 153,677 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Nov 2012: 44,172 miles, lower than 338,850 miles on 13 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,559 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,118 miles
- Average per year
- 8,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,677 miles
- 2024 – 151,559 miles
- 2023 – 141,787 miles
- 2022 – 128,134 miles
- 2021 – 121,684 miles
- 2020 – 115,484 miles
- 2019 – 107,543 miles
- 2018 – 97,782 miles
- 2017 – 89,166 miles
- 2016 – 76,657 miles
- 2015 – 64,679 miles
- 2014 – 49,928 miles
- 2013 – 47,751 miles
- 2012 – 44,172 miles
- 2011 – 338,850 miles
- 2010 – 27,332 miles
- 2009 – 20,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,677 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,677 miles (+2,118)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 153,677 miles
- Test number
- 966860926819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,559 miles (+9,772)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,559 miles
- Test number
- 262393023370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,787 miles (+73)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 141,787 miles
- Test number
- 748440096721
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail141,714 miles (+13,580)4 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,714 miles
- Test number
- 885406810206
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass128,134 miles (+6,450)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 128,134 miles
- Test number
- 396930011101
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 121,684 miles
- Test number
- 230388529204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,684 miles (+6,200)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,684 miles
- Test number
- 876527597062
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass115,484 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 115,484 miles
- Test number
- 613258465097
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under body corroded: rear axle, suspension components and various other places, not considered excessive at time of test
- AdvisoryUnder trays, heat shields and covers fitted, obscuring view to testable items
Fail115,484 miles (+7,941)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,484 miles
- Test number
- 398061821604
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under body corroded: rear axle, suspension components and various other places, not considered excessive at time of test
- AdvisoryUnder trays, heat shields and covers fitted, obscuring view to testable items
Pass107,543 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,543 miles
- Test number
- 861074993942
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,527 miles (+9,745)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,527 miles
- Test number
- 621869350840
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,782 miles (+8,616)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,782 miles
- Test number
- 709223144561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,166 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 89,166 miles
- Test number
- 595969061534
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail89,123 miles (+12,466)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,123 miles
- Test number
- 365327897989
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,657 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 76,657 miles
- Test number
- 747239722263
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate bent
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cuts in inner sidewall
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked, but legible
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Fail76,657 miles (+11,978)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,657 miles
- Test number
- 844220929363
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate bent
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cuts in inner sidewall
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked, but legible
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass64,679 miles (+14,751)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 64,679 miles
- Test number
- 269208298158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,928 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 49,928 miles
- Test number
- 167337694280
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail49,928 miles (+2,177)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,928 miles
- Test number
- 155826694299
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,751 miles (+3,579)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 47,751 miles
- Test number
- 899597413393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,172 miles (-294,678)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 44,172 miles
- Test number
- 626854422351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass338,850 miles (+311,518)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 338,850 miles
- Test number
- 376976381266
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,332 miles (+7,230)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 27,332 miles
- Test number
- 420136080288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 20,102 miles
- Test number
- 382636289483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 AJO
- Does LK56 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 AJO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 AJO?
- The MOT on LK56 AJO is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 AJO done?
- LK56 AJO was recorded at 153,677 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 8,313 miles a year.
- Has LK56 AJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 AJO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LK56 AJO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LK56 AJO find?
- LK56 AJO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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