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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS56 BXZMOT history

LS56 BXZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2025.

LS56 BXZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
86,782 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BXZ was last recorded at 86,782 miles on 25 Aug 2025, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,647 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,135 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,782 miles
  • 2024 – 83,647 miles
  • 2023 – 78,114 miles
  • 2022 – 71,270 miles
  • 2021 – 65,752 miles
  • 2020 – 61,765 miles
  • 2019 – 57,824 miles
  • 2018 – 52,834 miles
  • 2017 – 47,526 miles
  • 2016 – 42,714 miles
  • 2015 – 38,292 miles
  • 2014 – 33,511 miles
  • 2013 – 29,207 miles
  • 2012 – 25,488 miles
  • 2011 – 23,120 miles
  • 2010 – 21,845 miles
  • 2009 – 15,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,782 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wet test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,782 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    551451274480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    620498159488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,647 miles (+5,533)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    791685757744
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass78,114 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    376721466204
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,114 miles (+6,844)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    709976614137
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,270 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    626506562965
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail71,270 miles (+5,518)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    501022061340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass65,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    612008843660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail65,752 miles (+3,987)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    719864467022
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass61,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    236430491802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail61,765 miles (+3,941)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    947080923138
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,824 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    781955651368
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  13. Fail57,813 miles (+4,979)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    765941913360
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  14. Pass52,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    659978347277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Fail52,834 miles (+5,308)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    578022887540
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass47,526 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,526 miles
    Test number
    326200636862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass42,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    123473080077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,714 miles (+4,422)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    259450280252
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass38,292 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    905516695071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has sidewall wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass33,511 miles (+4,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,511 miles
    Test number
    786617464289
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass29,207 miles (+3,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,207 miles
    Test number
    478790473296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,488 miles (+2,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,488 miles
    Test number
    446741662246
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass23,120 miles (+1,275)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    906603371243
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass21,845 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,845 miles
    Test number
    350900480205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    571439989203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BXZ

Does LS56 BXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BXZ expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BXZ?
The MOT on LS56 BXZ expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BXZ done?
LS56 BXZ was recorded at 86,782 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2025, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has LS56 BXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BXZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 BXZ 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 BXZ find?
LS56 BXZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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