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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,189 cc

LK56 MZFMOT history

LK56 MZF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LK56 MZF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,427 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MZF was last recorded at 96,427 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 14,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,400 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,027 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,427 miles
  • 2025 – 82,400 miles
  • 2024 – 82,268 miles
  • 2023 – 82,071 miles
  • 2019 – 81,976 miles
  • 2018 – 76,679 miles
  • 2016 – 62,055 miles
  • 2015 – 56,240 miles
  • 2014 – 48,100 miles
  • 2013 – 38,740 miles
  • 2012 – 33,173 miles
  • 2011 – 28,306 miles
  • 2010 – 24,096 miles
  • 2009 – 19,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,427 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,427 miles
    Test number
    419350617992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail96,425 miles (+14,025)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,425 miles
    Test number
    626391670686
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear consort bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear consort bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,400 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    358277063849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,396 miles (+128)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    861792476866
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass82,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    256315026631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,268 miles (+197)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    651890037234
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass82,071 miles (+95)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    937304050498
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  8. Fail81,976 miles (+5,297)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,976 miles
    Test number
    397779237338
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass76,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,679 miles
    Test number
    598867871249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,679 miles (+14,624)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,679 miles
    Test number
    314104743531
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  11. Pass62,055 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,055 miles
    Test number
    484736631475
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail62,001 miles (+5,761)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    280125071581
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure Lower bolt (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass56,240 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,240 miles
    Test number
    309795805219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,156 miles (+8,056)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    866714685191
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass48,100 miles (+9,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    276573884156
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass38,740 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    879926983108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,173 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,173 miles
    Test number
    716172222110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass28,306 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    767479321181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,096 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,096 miles
    Test number
    550998340344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,179 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,179 miles
    Test number
    493837209362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,172 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,172 miles
    Test number
    863356109348
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Questions about LK56 MZF

Does LK56 MZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MZF is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MZF?
The MOT on LK56 MZF is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MZF done?
LK56 MZF was recorded at 96,427 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has LK56 MZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MZF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 MZF 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 MZF find?
LK56 MZF passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18.

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