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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LK56 LTVMOT history

LK56 LTV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LK56 LTV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,230 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LTV was last recorded at 93,230 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,106 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1,124 miles
Average per year
4,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,230 miles
  • 2025 – 88,549 miles
  • 2024 – 84,280 miles
  • 2023 – 80,963 miles
  • 2022 – 76,704 miles
  • 2021 – 71,887 miles
  • 2020 – 69,025 miles
  • 2019 – 62,938 miles
  • 2018 – 58,726 miles
  • 2017 – 54,450 miles
  • 2016 – 49,956 miles
  • 2015 – 46,255 miles
  • 2014 – 42,133 miles
  • 2013 – 38,658 miles
  • 2012 – 34,464 miles
  • 2011 – 28,690 miles
  • 2010 – 23,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,230 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,230 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,230 miles
    Test number
    799850573957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    875346419937
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail92,106 miles (+3,557)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    989190889786
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,549 miles (+4,269)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    189249189863
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,280 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    287754002685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,275 miles (+3,312)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,275 miles
    Test number
    118045209701
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,963 miles (+4,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,963 miles
    Test number
    839186918216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass76,704 miles (+4,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    459032742851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass71,887 miles (+2,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,887 miles
    Test number
    498942013288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,025 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    993906243539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside and nearside outer sills

  11. Fail69,025 miles (+6,087)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    525766919749
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside and nearside outer sills

  12. Pass62,938 miles (+4,212)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,938 miles
    Test number
    875795601505
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass58,726 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    910482600187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,450 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    295269834602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    377330510014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,953 miles (+3,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,953 miles
    Test number
    809154263518
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass46,255 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    285811125072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,211 miles (+4,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,211 miles
    Test number
    435912215060
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass42,133 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,133 miles
    Test number
    908748104098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass38,658 miles (+4,194)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    676350133020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass34,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,464 miles
    Test number
    859830512076
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail34,456 miles (+5,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    858270512033
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass28,690 miles (+5,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,690 miles
    Test number
    169491111030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass23,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,023 miles
    Test number
    202905910084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LTV

Does LK56 LTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LTV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LTV?
The MOT on LK56 LTV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LTV done?
LK56 LTV was recorded at 93,230 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,246 miles a year.
Has LK56 LTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LTV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 LTV 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 LTV find?
LK56 LTV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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