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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LK56 ETUMOT history

LK56 ETU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LK56 ETU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,155 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ETU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ETU was last recorded at 119,155 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 21,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,316 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
21,839 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,155 miles
  • 2023 – 95,893 miles
  • 2022 – 95,241 miles
  • 2021 – 94,913 miles
  • 2020 – 88,060 miles
  • 2019 – 71,071 miles
  • 2018 – 60,043 miles
  • 2017 – 49,684 miles
  • 2016 – 40,338 miles
  • 2015 – 30,949 miles
  • 2014 – 28,746 miles
  • 2013 – 25,986 miles
  • 2012 – 22,944 miles
  • 2011 – 18,475 miles
  • 2010 – 15,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,155 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre has nail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,155 miles (+21,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    328387959723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,316 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    140663518390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,893 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,893 miles
    Test number
    927744835856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,241 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,241 miles
    Test number
    148418779397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,913 miles (+147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    300461468093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    188246471979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,766 miles (+6,706)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    736083882861
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    247988984414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,060 miles (+16,989)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    240236702589
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass71,071 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    71,071 miles
    Test number
    224457843410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,066 miles (+11,023)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    136444656294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass60,043 miles (+10,359)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    718122472589
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass49,684 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    193154085857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,682 miles (+9,344)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    980180954237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,338 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    546135006062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail

  16. Fail40,336 miles (+9,387)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    563271279288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail

  17. Pass30,949 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    596884785123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,746 miles
    Test number
    899463614042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,745 miles (+2,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,745 miles
    Test number
    686573114021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass25,986 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,986 miles
    Test number
    669764413004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,944 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,944 miles
    Test number
    259361412069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,475 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,475 miles
    Test number
    237422711054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,180 miles
    Test number
    654191510088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 ETU

Does LK56 ETU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 ETU is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ETU?
The MOT on LK56 ETU is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 ETU done?
LK56 ETU was recorded at 119,155 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has LK56 ETU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ETU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 ETU 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 LK56 ETU find?
LK56 ETU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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