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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LL56 EAMMOT history

LL56 EAM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 257,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LL56 EAM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
257,775 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 EAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL56 EAM was last recorded at 257,775 miles on 20 Mar 2026.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,775 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    257,775 miles
    Test number
    929351294091
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail257,775 km (+1,834)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,775 km
    Test number
    853826500661
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass255,941 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    255,941 km
    Test number
    990994463667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail255,941 km (+2,831)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,941 km
    Test number
    367247431946
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass253,110 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    253,110 km
    Test number
    379708988670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail253,110 km (+2,913)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,110 km
    Test number
    925708764718
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass250,197 km (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    250,197 km
    Test number
    364287971298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass245,091 km (+953)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    245,091 km
    Test number
    393929957749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail244,138 km (+3,681)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,138 km
    Test number
    221991022994
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  10. Pass240,457 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    240,457 km
    Test number
    906656596156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail240,457 km (+4,189)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,457 km
    Test number
    900127428876
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass236,268 km (+60)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    236,268 km
    Test number
    519232916118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail236,208 km (+8,710)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,208 km
    Test number
    240072151158
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  14. Pass227,498 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    227,498 km
    Test number
    855013824455
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail227,498 km (+21,833)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,498 km
    Test number
    419799070013
    • DangerousRear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass205,665 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    205,665 km
    Test number
    526749120732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail205,664 km (+27,310)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,664 km
    Test number
    295916189345
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass178,354 km (+26,373)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    178,354 km
    Test number
    969857362359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass151,981 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,981 km
    Test number
    255208685162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,981 km (+24,566)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,981 km
    Test number
    965578785176
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  21. Pass127,415 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,415 km
    Test number
    479627104198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail127,415 km (+8,908)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,415 km
    Test number
    926295104141
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass118,507 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,507 km
    Test number
    615525703150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL56 EAM

Does LL56 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL56 EAM is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL56 EAM?
The MOT on LL56 EAM is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL56 EAM done?
LL56 EAM was recorded at 257,775 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
Has LL56 EAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 EAM has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL56 EAM 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 LL56 EAM find?
LL56 EAM passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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