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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LK56 MYVMOT history

LK56 MYV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LK56 MYV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,363 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MYV was last recorded at 183,363 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 12,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,570 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,793 miles
Average per year
10,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,363 miles
  • 2024 – 170,570 miles
  • 2023 – 154,462 miles
  • 2022 – 142,456 miles
  • 2021 – 131,078 miles
  • 2020 – 123,239 miles
  • 2019 – 113,260 miles
  • 2018 – 103,928 miles
  • 2017 – 99,034 miles
  • 2016 – 88,652 miles
  • 2015 – 83,636 miles
  • 2014 – 76,642 miles
  • 2013 – 66,892 miles
  • 2012 – 53,531 miles
  • 2011 – 40,897 miles
  • 2010 – 18,761 miles
  • 2009 – 13,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,363 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,363 miles (+12,793)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,363 miles
    Test number
    578466612586
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass170,570 miles (+190)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,570 miles
    Test number
    224205087383
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail170,380 miles (+15,918)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,380 miles
    Test number
    774801098974
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated , no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated , no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass154,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,462 miles
    Test number
    382134551015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail154,462 miles (+12,006)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,462 miles
    Test number
    480536931818
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass142,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,456 miles
    Test number
    874879873878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail142,456 miles (+11,378)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,456 miles
    Test number
    468215809047
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass131,078 miles (+7,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    611827191800
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated - starting to effect beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass123,239 miles (+9,979)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,239 miles
    Test number
    434063531564
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass113,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,260 miles
    Test number
    224526481037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,260 miles (+9,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,260 miles
    Test number
    402437117704
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass103,928 miles (+4,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,928 miles
    Test number
    112045179275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones corroding
  13. Pass99,034 miles (+10,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    334472267118
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass88,652 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    376745937544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,636 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,636 miles
    Test number
    617988229440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail83,569 miles (+6,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,569 miles
    Test number
    355100997753
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass76,642 miles (+9,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    285211524323
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass66,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    587320543320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,892 miles (+13,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    815550743370
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass53,531 miles (+12,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    108680102369
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail40,897 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,897 miles
    Test number
    317757801397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass40,897 miles (+22,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,897 miles
    Test number
    967357601392
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass18,761 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,761 miles
    Test number
    571776190269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,535 miles
    Test number
    630872399285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MYV

Does LK56 MYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MYV is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MYV?
The MOT on LK56 MYV is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MYV done?
LK56 MYV was recorded at 183,363 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 10,533 miles a year.
Has LK56 MYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MYV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 MYV 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 MYV find?
LK56 MYV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.

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