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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LK56 MPEMOT history

LK56 MPE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LK56 MPE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,066 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MPE was last recorded at 103,066 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,549 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,066 miles
  • 2025 – 101,549 miles
  • 2024 – 94,535 miles
  • 2023 – 87,530 miles
  • 2021 – 82,946 miles
  • 2020 – 78,708 miles
  • 2019 – 75,947 miles
  • 2018 – 71,671 miles
  • 2017 – 68,229 miles
  • 2016 – 64,765 miles
  • 2015 – 60,857 miles
  • 2014 – 55,987 miles
  • 2013 – 48,028 miles
  • 2012 – 40,589 miles
  • 2011 – 33,954 miles
  • 2010 – 27,080 miles
  • 2009 – 18,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,066 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,066 miles (+1,517)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    895743800484
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,549 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,549 miles
    Test number
    782602965326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail101,543 miles (+7,008)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    820825290088
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass94,535 miles (+7,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,535 miles
    Test number
    383650016011
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    898160499596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,530 miles (+4,584)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    413108996313
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,946 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    897693907789
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail82,946 miles (+4,238)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    299803589629
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass78,708 miles (+2,761)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    128815378889
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,947 miles (+4,276)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    692142107233
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,671 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    408020014524
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail71,671 miles (+3,442)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    386227064509
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass68,229 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    237252178412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    174064635279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,765 miles (+3,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    207235114502
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass60,857 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    240252520905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,987 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    597162154387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,028 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    957074543372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,589 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    476586042415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,954 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,954 miles
    Test number
    906903251364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,080 miles (+8,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    442814750494
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are cracking on side walls can not see cords

  22. Pass18,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,465 miles
    Test number
    821634039352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MPE

Does LK56 MPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MPE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MPE?
The MOT on LK56 MPE is valid until 31 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 MPE done?
LK56 MPE was recorded at 103,066 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has LK56 MPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MPE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 MPE 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 MPE find?
LK56 MPE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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