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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LS56 BXRMOT history

LS56 BXR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS56 BXR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,616 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BXR
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
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BXR was last recorded at 108,616 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,606 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,616 miles
  • 2025 – 104,108 miles
  • 2024 – 95,337 miles
  • 2023 – 88,352 miles
  • 2022 – 80,700 miles
  • 2021 – 73,685 miles
  • 2020 – 65,442 miles
  • 2019 – 54,496 miles
  • 2018 – 48,230 miles
  • 2017 – 41,923 miles
  • 2016 – 38,503 miles
  • 2015 – 35,219 miles
  • 2014 – 32,003 miles
  • 2013 – 27,188 miles
  • 2012 – 23,757 miles
  • 2010 – 19,976 miles
  • 2009 – 15,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,616 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and suspension rustRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad warning on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,616 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    536755655490
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and suspension rust

  2. Fail108,606 miles (+4,498)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    689189079216
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and suspension rust

  3. Pass104,108 miles (+8,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    829766254098
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on
    • 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))

  4. Pass95,337 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,337 miles
    Test number
    213775857942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash

  5. Fail95,220 miles (+6,868)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    637989993111
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working wingmirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash

  6. Pass88,352 miles (+88)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    407323465848
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,264 miles (+7,564)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    996300888313
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,700 miles (+7,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    567447535165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,685 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    818825662631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,670 miles (+8,228)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    982085793881
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    883529302301
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy on idle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail65,439 miles (+10,943)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    373523151802
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy on idle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,496 miles (+6,266)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    641086016558
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox/clutch release bearing noisey

  14. Pass48,230 miles (+6,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    530957794472
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass41,923 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    799568923442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,503 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,503 miles
    Test number
    603279005257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,219 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,219 miles
    Test number
    128467215093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,003 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,003 miles
    Test number
    189798014072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,188 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,188 miles
    Test number
    498633323078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,757 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,757 miles
    Test number
    416661612063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,976 miles (+4,550)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,976 miles
    Test number
    534293860365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment

  22. Pass15,426 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    671415219323
    • NoteFront registration plate is cracked.

Questions about LS56 BXR

Does LS56 BXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BXR is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BXR?
The MOT on LS56 BXR is valid until 1 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 BXR done?
LS56 BXR was recorded at 108,616 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
Has LS56 BXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BXR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 BXR 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 BXR find?
LS56 BXR passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; 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, and 2 more.

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