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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LK56 MLEMOT history

LK56 MLE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LK56 MLE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,875 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MLE was last recorded at 103,875 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,691 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
5,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,875 miles
  • 2024 – 102,691 miles
  • 2023 – 97,986 miles
  • 2022 – 97,197 miles
  • 2021 – 94,158 miles
  • 2020 – 89,818 miles
  • 2019 – 84,299 miles
  • 2018 – 79,384 miles
  • 2017 – 72,303 miles
  • 2016 – 64,577 miles
  • 2015 – 52,295 miles
  • 2014 – 36,238 miles
  • 2013 – 24,012 miles
  • 2012 – 17,536 miles
  • 2011 – 11,917 miles
  • 2010 – 8,679 miles
  • 2009 – 8,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,875 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,875 miles (+1,184)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    129950876162
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass102,691 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    821589213908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,986 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,986 miles
    Test number
    801892145987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,197 miles
    Test number
    850369111486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail97,197 miles (+3,039)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,197 miles
    Test number
    688959101058
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass94,158 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    825160764353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass89,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    446319796238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,818 miles (+5,519)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    888201546712
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  9. Pass84,299 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    786786916910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,384 miles
    Test number
    542644494864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,384 miles (+7,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,384 miles
    Test number
    865690386702
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass72,303 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    886759176780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,577 miles (+12,282)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    683490202994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,295 miles (+16,057)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    405600145054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,238 miles (+12,226)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    398761344014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,012 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    847146123077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,536 miles (+5,619)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,536 miles
    Test number
    855979432011
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteTraction control warning light staying on

  18. Pass11,917 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,917 miles
    Test number
    517767711028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,679 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    8,679 miles
    Test number
    254123940091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,343 miles
    Test number
    454698569284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MLE

Does LK56 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MLE is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MLE?
The MOT on LK56 MLE is valid until 23 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 MLE done?
LK56 MLE was recorded at 103,875 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,910 miles a year.
Has LK56 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MLE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LK56 MLE 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 MLE find?
LK56 MLE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides.

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