Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LS56 CUUMOT history
LS56 CUU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,974 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 146,974 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,855 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 CUU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 CUU was last recorded at 146,974 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 146,974 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,855 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,974 miles
- 2025 – 144,854 miles
- 2024 – 142,181 miles
- 2023 – 136,172 miles
- 2022 – 126,908 miles
- 2021 – 121,022 miles
- 2020 – 115,575 miles
- 2019 – 102,101 miles
- 2018 – 84,787 miles
- 2017 – 83,151 miles
- 2016 – 80,299 miles
- 2015 – 72,993 miles
- 2014 – 67,348 miles
- 2013 – 61,100 miles
- 2011 – 43,702 miles
- 2010 – 30,176 miles
- 2009 – 20,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,974 miles
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,974 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 146,974 miles
- Test number
- 557719546403
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,974 miles (+2,120)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,974 miles
- Test number
- 985511789887
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,854 miles (+78)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 144,854 miles
- Test number
- 835142541731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,776 miles (+2,595)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,776 miles
- Test number
- 503801872448
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass142,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 142,181 miles
- Test number
- 272109238228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,181 miles (+6,009)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,181 miles
- Test number
- 633124626928
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass136,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 136,172 miles
- Test number
- 485290345084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,172 miles (+9,264)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,172 miles
- Test number
- 809202884122
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass126,908 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 126,908 miles
- Test number
- 905482960094
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail126,908 miles (+5,886)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,908 miles
- Test number
- 270215707638
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,022 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 121,022 miles
- Test number
- 425122910758
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail121,022 miles (+5,447)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,022 miles
- Test number
- 286647705197
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass115,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,575 miles
- Test number
- 272855661930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,575 miles (+13,474)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,575 miles
- Test number
- 504903332108
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass102,101 miles (+17,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 102,101 miles
- Test number
- 793050465119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,787 miles (+1,636)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 84,787 miles
- Test number
- 314795360714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,151 miles
- Test number
- 835569197049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,151 miles (+2,852)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,151 miles
- Test number
- 840942043907
- FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush cracked & slight play in front bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,299 miles (+7,306)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,299 miles
- Test number
- 523151733222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,993 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,993 miles
- Test number
- 676473235148
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass72,993 miles (+5,645)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 72,993 miles
- Test number
- 727743335195
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass67,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 67,348 miles
- Test number
- 917978044166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,348 miles (+6,248)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,348 miles
- Test number
- 318063244113
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing inside edges
Pass61,100 miles (+41)3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 61,100 miles
- Test number
- 288283433492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCant see inner brake pads
- NoteO/s/r tyre is cracking
- NoteOil level is a bit high
Fail61,059 miles (+17,357)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,059 miles
- Test number
- 298599623166
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCant see inner brake pads
- NoteO/s/r tyre is cracking
- NoteOil level is a bit high
Pass43,702 miles (+13,526)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 43,702 miles
- Test number
- 445443211404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteADVISE. Both rear tyres are cracking badly on the edges.Not yet to cord
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass30,176 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 30,176 miles
- Test number
- 401069720441
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail30,163 miles (+9,812)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,163 miles
- Test number
- 761198720351
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass20,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 20,351 miles
- Test number
- 483377429476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 CUU
- Does LS56 CUU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 CUU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 CUU?
- The MOT on LS56 CUU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 CUU done?
- LS56 CUU was recorded at 146,974 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,855 miles a year.
- Has LS56 CUU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 CUU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS56 CUU 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 CUU find?
- LS56 CUU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears.
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