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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LS56 KBEMOT history

LS56 KBE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS56 KBE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,054 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KBE was last recorded at 112,054 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,033 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,021 miles
Average per year
6,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,054 miles
  • 2024 – 110,033 miles
  • 2023 – 103,592 miles
  • 2022 – 93,620 miles
  • 2021 – 82,216 miles
  • 2020 – 73,475 miles
  • 2019 – 69,143 miles
  • 2018 – 61,200 miles
  • 2017 – 51,746 miles
  • 2016 – 44,987 miles
  • 2015 – 41,661 miles
  • 2014 – 37,407 miles
  • 2013 – 33,528 miles
  • 2012 – 29,112 miles
  • 2011 – 25,024 miles
  • 2010 – 19,910 miles
  • 2009 – 14,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,054 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,054 miles (+2,021)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    904895859601
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass110,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,033 miles
    Test number
    909498159592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,031 miles (+6,439)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,031 miles
    Test number
    251832295285
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass103,592 miles (+9,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    385606495206
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass93,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,620 miles
    Test number
    198720564561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,612 miles (+11,396)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    327337165733
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,216 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    434920385680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,475 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,475 miles
    Test number
    295012401651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail73,469 miles (+4,326)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    796145099132
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,143 miles (+7,943)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,143 miles
    Test number
    643184651745
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover sills/engine/fitted

  11. Pass61,200 miles (+9,454)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,200 miles
    Test number
    748899689398
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass51,746 miles (+6,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    318985230917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass44,987 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    889686222324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,661 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    399178891852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,407 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    706995994282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,528 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    128683503383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass29,112 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    419299812441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,024 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,024 miles
    Test number
    337654411330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,910 miles
    Test number
    222961720326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,909 miles (+5,404)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,909 miles
    Test number
    194550320377
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass14,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,505 miles
    Test number
    671308429349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KBE

Does LS56 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KBE is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KBE?
The MOT on LS56 KBE is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KBE done?
LS56 KBE was recorded at 112,054 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,117 miles a year.
Has LS56 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KBE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 KBE 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 KBE find?
LS56 KBE passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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