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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LK56 MXXMOT history

LK56 MXX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 230,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

LK56 MXX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2026
Mileage
230,542 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MXX was last recorded at 230,542 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 10,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,654 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10,888 miles
Average per year
10,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 230,542 miles
  • 2024 – 219,654 miles
  • 2023 – 207,912 miles
  • 2022 – 197,017 miles
  • 2021 – 185,646 miles
  • 2020 – 174,632 miles
  • 2019 – 164,165 miles
  • 2018 – 164,158 miles
  • 2017 – 147,675 miles
  • 2016 – 136,691 miles
  • 2015 – 124,820 miles
  • 2014 – 113,314 miles
  • 2013 – 101,793 miles
  • 2012 – 89,280 miles
  • 2011 – 84,272 miles
  • 2010 – 76,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    230,542 miles
    Test number
    686965278801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail230,542 miles (+10,888)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,542 miles
    Test number
    597632728371
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass219,654 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    219,654 miles
    Test number
    923905667603
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail219,654 miles (+11,742)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,654 miles
    Test number
    565016023233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass207,912 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    207,912 miles
    Test number
    853006424798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail207,724 miles (+10,707)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,724 miles
    Test number
    469283800640
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass197,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    197,017 miles
    Test number
    715029135272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail197,017 miles (+11,371)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,017 miles
    Test number
    819654462904
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass185,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,646 miles
    Test number
    717872635435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail185,646 miles (+11,014)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,646 miles
    Test number
    133385656064
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass174,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,632 miles
    Test number
    699516909561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,632 miles (+10,467)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,632 miles
    Test number
    558823222151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass164,165 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,165 miles
    Test number
    441286787779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light off at time of test

  14. Fail164,158 miles (+6,345)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,158 miles
    Test number
    850967237951
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass157,813 miles (+10,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    138987416876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,675 miles
    Test number
    343488841193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail147,675 miles (+10,984)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,675 miles
    Test number
    701761926560
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass136,691 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    729426613831
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated

  19. Fail136,691 miles (+11,871)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    208614321841
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated

  20. Pass124,820 miles (+11,506)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,820 miles
    Test number
    179556675001
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass113,314 miles (+11,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,314 miles
    Test number
    235170084004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass101,793 miles (+12,513)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,793 miles
    Test number
    657612373006
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  23. Pass89,280 miles (+5,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    256051752049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  24. Pass84,272 miles (+8,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    736036561061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass76,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    792629860083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MXX

Does LK56 MXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 MXX expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MXX?
The MOT on LK56 MXX expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 MXX done?
LK56 MXX was recorded at 230,542 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 10,409 miles a year.
Has LK56 MXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MXX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 MXX 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 MXX find?
LK56 MXX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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