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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LS56 BHLMOT history

LS56 BHL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 191,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

LS56 BHL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
191,462 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BHL was last recorded at 191,462 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,330 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
10,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,462 miles
  • 2021 – 172,113 miles
  • 2020 – 163,605 miles
  • 2019 – 156,037 miles
  • 2018 – 149,023 miles
  • 2017 – 145,818 miles
  • 2016 – 139,619 miles
  • 2015 – 136,228 miles
  • 2014 – 121,145 miles
  • 2013 – 107,275 miles
  • 2012 – 95,457 miles
  • 2011 – 85,057 miles
  • 2009 – 64,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,462 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,462 miles (+132)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    191,462 miles
    Test number
    817848107796
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail191,330 miles (+19,217)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,330 miles
    Test number
    513539491321
    • DangerousOffside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under the driver side (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1 bolt broken major play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti freeze leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs modified
    • AdvisoryStering system light on in yellow

  3. Pass172,113 miles (+8,508)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    172,113 miles
    Test number
    821781289231
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass163,605 miles (+7,568)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    464551368824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,037 miles (+7,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,037 miles
    Test number
    658738544051
    • AdvisoryRear childseat fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  6. Pass149,023 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,023 miles
    Test number
    201622516867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,818 miles (+6,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,818 miles
    Test number
    833448258285
    • 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)

  8. Pass139,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    694519285829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,618 miles (+3,390)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,618 miles
    Test number
    726382616401
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass136,228 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,228 miles
    Test number
    217130555076
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  11. Fail136,228 miles (+15,083)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,228 miles
    Test number
    727099745033
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  12. Pass121,145 miles (+13,870)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,145 miles
    Test number
    956091934008
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass107,275 miles (+11,818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,275 miles
    Test number
    836099503050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    808277002008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail95,457 miles (+10,400)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    875897602064
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail85,057 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    106721721076
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass85,057 miles (+20,343)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    525381221032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    352763509358
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail64,714 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    750003409389
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS56 BHL

Does LS56 BHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BHL expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BHL?
The MOT on LS56 BHL expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BHL done?
LS56 BHL was recorded at 191,462 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 10,188 miles a year.
Has LS56 BHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BHL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 BHL 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 LS56 BHL find?
LS56 BHL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside fluid leak, but not excessive leaking coolant; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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