
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LS56 BKEMOT history
LS56 BKE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 201,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 201,587 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 BKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 BKE was last recorded at 201,587 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 201,561 miles · 20 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 26 miles
- Average per year
- 11,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 201,587 miles
- 2021 – 184,551 miles
- 2020 – 171,154 miles
- 2019 – 159,113 miles
- 2018 – 142,356 miles
- 2017 – 127,586 miles
- 2016 – 109,122 miles
- 2015 – 91,555 miles
- 2014 – 75,235 miles
- 2013 – 71,062 miles
- 2012 – 65,944 miles
- 2011 – 59,179 miles
- 2010 – 51,740 miles
- 2009 – 44,642 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,587 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 201,587 miles
- Test number
- 987538524050
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail201,561 miles (+17,010)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,561 miles
- Test number
- 745206449216
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass184,551 miles (+13,397)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 184,551 miles
- Test number
- 109630940763
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass171,154 miles (+12,041)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 171,154 miles
- Test number
- 515857680276
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,113 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 159,113 miles
- Test number
- 673927379939
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail159,113 miles (+16,757)3 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,113 miles
- Test number
- 190938841162
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,356 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 142,356 miles
- Test number
- 388331494670
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
Fail142,355 miles (+14,769)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,355 miles
- Test number
- 738274228256
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
Pass127,586 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 127,586 miles
- Test number
- 870650842817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,517 miles (+18,395)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,517 miles
- Test number
- 750090291094
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass109,122 miles (+17,567)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,122 miles
- Test number
- 719692726858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,555 miles (+16,320)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 91,555 miles
- Test number
- 945081900015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,235 miles (+505)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 75,235 miles
- Test number
- 359310994427
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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
Pass74,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,730 miles
- Test number
- 276969794108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,730 miles (+3,668)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,730 miles
- Test number
- 499419194196
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass71,062 miles (+5,118)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,062 miles
- Test number
- 115326393122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r shocker cover detached
Pass65,944 miles (+6,765)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 65,944 miles
- Test number
- 259471702290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,179 miles (+7,439)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,179 miles
- Test number
- 709979391136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,740 miles (+7,098)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,740 miles
- Test number
- 233225790450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,642 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 44,642 miles
- Test number
- 444011109282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS56 BKE
- Does LS56 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 BKE expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 BKE?
- The MOT on LS56 BKE expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 BKE done?
- LS56 BKE was recorded at 201,587 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 11,815 miles a year.
- Has LS56 BKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 BKE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS56 BKE 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 BKE find?
- LS56 BKE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged; offside front seat belt slightly damaged, and 1 more.
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