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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LK56 LXMMOT history

LK56 LXM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

LK56 LXM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
113,499 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LXM
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
24 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LXM was last recorded at 113,499 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 27,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,971 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
27,528 miles
Average per year
6,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,499 miles
  • 2022 – 85,971 miles
  • 2021 – 78,807 miles
  • 2020 – 74,898 miles
  • 2019 – 71,205 miles
  • 2018 – 68,761 miles
  • 2017 – 62,241 miles
  • 2016 – 57,150 miles
  • 2015 – 52,343 miles
  • 2014 – 49,064 miles
  • 2013 – 46,335 miles
  • 2012 – 44,123 miles
  • 2011 – 39,935 miles
  • 2010 – 31,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,499 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,499 miles
    Test number
    445997165271
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail113,499 miles (+27,528)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,499 miles
    Test number
    814439529838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass85,971 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    292324301916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,807 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    274171570370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,806 miles (+3,908)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    204991841895
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,898 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    179521055155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,205 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,205 miles
    Test number
    948648238479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,761 miles (+6,520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    110733384460
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass62,241 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    332927153023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    656824943467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail57,150 miles (+4,807)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    583705855721
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass52,343 miles (+3,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    234103060203
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls 205/55/16

  13. Pass49,064 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,064 miles
    Test number
    849879744370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,335 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,335 miles
    Test number
    466919333343
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,335 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,335 miles
    Test number
    957819933325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,123 miles
    Test number
    306692652340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,123 miles (+4,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,123 miles
    Test number
    446732952446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass39,935 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,935 miles
    Test number
    337915151399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release catch in-operative

  19. Fail39,935 miles (+8,180)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,935 miles
    Test number
    389035551397
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet release catch in-operative

  20. Pass31,755 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    260005160332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,994 miles
    Test number
    824598710066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LXM

Does LK56 LXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 LXM expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LXM?
The MOT on LK56 LXM expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 LXM done?
LK56 LXM was recorded at 113,499 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 6,442 miles a year.
Has LK56 LXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LXM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 LXM 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 LXM find?
LK56 LXM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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