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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

LK56 MDFMOT history

LK56 MDF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LK56 MDF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,272 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MDF was last recorded at 150,272 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,598 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,674 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,272 miles
  • 2025 – 145,598 miles
  • 2024 – 141,275 miles
  • 2023 – 136,710 miles
  • 2022 – 131,633 miles
  • 2021 – 127,302 miles
  • 2020 – 124,253 miles
  • 2019 – 118,392 miles
  • 2018 – 113,063 miles
  • 2017 – 105,853 miles
  • 2016 – 99,795 miles
  • 2015 – 94,821 miles
  • 2014 – 88,873 miles
  • 2013 – 79,729 miles
  • 2012 – 72,786 miles
  • 2011 – 57,049 miles
  • 2009 – 40,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,272 miles (+4,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,272 miles
    Test number
    733843217916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,598 miles (+4,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    723415988508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,275 miles (+4,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,275 miles
    Test number
    682690363184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,710 miles (+5,077)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,710 miles
    Test number
    732522375664
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass131,633 miles (+4,331)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,633 miles
    Test number
    970750999700
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass127,302 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,302 miles
    Test number
    279174120472
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,300 miles (+3,047)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,300 miles
    Test number
    556465314643
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,253 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    544652410461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,249 miles (+5,857)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,249 miles
    Test number
    126718424771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass118,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,392 miles
    Test number
    713971189127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,391 miles (+5,328)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,391 miles
    Test number
    113240500587
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,063 miles
    Test number
    722235220643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,065 miles (+7,212)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    732390815187
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass105,853 miles (+6,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,853 miles
    Test number
    504769389100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass99,795 miles (+4,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    235993093089
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass94,821 miles (+5,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,821 miles
    Test number
    879548725030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass88,873 miles (+9,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,873 miles
    Test number
    108570314436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

  18. Pass79,729 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    435041113037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,786 miles (+15,737)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    905673912060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,049 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    618705611074
    • 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. Fail57,021 miles (+16,595)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    589584711033
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass40,426 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,426 miles
    Test number
    292298049359
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
    • NoteSome minor upper bodywork damage

Questions about LK56 MDF

Does LK56 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MDF is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MDF?
The MOT on LK56 MDF is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MDF done?
LK56 MDF was recorded at 150,272 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has LK56 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MDF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 MDF 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 MDF find?
LK56 MDF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush; nearside front outer suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush.

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