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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LS56 BJOMOT history

LS56 BJO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LS56 BJO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
138,898 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BJO
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
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BJO was last recorded at 138,898 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 5,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,785 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,113 miles
Average per year
7,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,898 miles
  • 2025 – 133,785 miles
  • 2024 – 125,189 miles
  • 2022 – 123,558 miles
  • 2021 – 122,408 miles
  • 2020 – 119,720 miles
  • 2019 – 113,664 miles
  • 2018 – 94,493 miles
  • 2017 – 88,221 miles
  • 2016 – 81,746 miles
  • 2015 – 72,745 miles
  • 2014 – 60,724 miles
  • 2013 – 49,262 miles
  • 2012 – 40,457 miles
  • 2010 – 28,297 miles
  • 2009 – 18,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door mirror indicator lens damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,898 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    138,898 miles
    Test number
    649431882913
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door mirror indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail138,895 miles (+5,110)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,895 miles
    Test number
    668401943300
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door mirror indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass133,785 miles (+8,596)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,785 miles
    Test number
    942180192396
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer indicator light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass125,189 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,189 miles
    Test number
    580572871164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail125,166 miles (+1,608)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,166 miles
    Test number
    406907841450
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily cracked/perished, strongly recommend replacement
  6. Pass123,558 miles (+1,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    871623830370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass122,408 miles (+2,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    423528077561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass119,720 miles (+6,056)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,720 miles
    Test number
    677612741964
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass113,664 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,664 miles
    Test number
    329751216383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail113,598 miles (+19,105)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,598 miles
    Test number
    220074307463
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass94,493 miles (+6,272)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    687408130452
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  12. Pass88,221 miles (+6,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    160974197338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass81,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    473433658946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,746 miles (+9,001)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    996895966762
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing broken (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass72,745 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    246846855497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll wipers poor
    • NoteN/s/r brake becoming sticky
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop starting to split
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror cap missing
  16. Fail72,745 miles (+12,021)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    288716255406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll wipers poor
    • NoteN/s/r brake becoming sticky
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop starting to split
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror cap missing
  17. Pass60,724 miles (+11,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    228613534127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass49,262 miles (+8,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    975543393000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass40,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,457 miles
    Test number
    847249862019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,457 miles (+12,160)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,457 miles
    Test number
    866779162006
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  21. Pass28,297 miles (+9,751)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    341365440341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,546 miles
    Test number
    641127219302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BJO

Does LS56 BJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BJO is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BJO?
The MOT on LS56 BJO is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BJO done?
LS56 BJO was recorded at 138,898 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,238 miles a year.
Has LS56 BJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BJO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 BJO 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 BJO find?
LS56 BJO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front outer door mirror indicator lens damaged, and 2 more.

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