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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LS56 BHYMOT history

LS56 BHY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS56 BHY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,663 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BHY
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
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BHY was last recorded at 95,663 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,113 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,550 miles
Average per year
4,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,663 miles
  • 2025 – 94,113 miles
  • 2023 – 82,462 miles
  • 2022 – 80,848 miles
  • 2020 – 77,747 miles
  • 2019 – 57,938 miles
  • 2018 – 53,185 miles
  • 2017 – 49,492 miles
  • 2016 – 46,148 miles
  • 2015 – 43,070 miles
  • 2014 – 39,146 miles
  • 2013 – 36,008 miles
  • 2011 – 33,467 miles
  • 2010 – 31,141 miles
  • 2009 – 22,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,663 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,663 miles (+1,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    336856708839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,113 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,113 miles
    Test number
    814992605297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,112 miles (+11,650)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,112 miles
    Test number
    864676811124
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fittings loose not likely to detach

  4. Pass82,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    553793236225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail82,462 miles (+1,614)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    897607526615
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass80,848 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    754173565975
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,844 miles (+3,097)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,844 miles
    Test number
    566791134877
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    878317430052
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail77,747 miles (+19,809)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    715405921282
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,938 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    919392582178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,185 miles
    Test number
    283448205581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,185 miles (+3,693)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,185 miles
    Test number
    262316828037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer 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 obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass49,492 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    582559490986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,148 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    445681641616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,070 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    216559785068
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail43,070 miles (+3,924)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    396849985061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass39,146 miles (+3,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    917153074074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    186326523020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail36,008 miles (+2,541)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    386396623048
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,467 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    406458641314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,141 miles (+8,650)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    502995400398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,491 miles
    Test number
    132060119364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BHY

Does LS56 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BHY is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BHY?
The MOT on LS56 BHY is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BHY done?
LS56 BHY was recorded at 95,663 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,495 miles a year.
Has LS56 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BHY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BHY 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 BHY find?
LS56 BHY passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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