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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS56 KBUMOT history

LS56 KBU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

LS56 KBU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
142,743 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KBU was last recorded at 142,743 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 2,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,310 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,433 miles
Average per year
7,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,743 miles
  • 2024 – 140,310 miles
  • 2023 – 136,625 miles
  • 2022 – 130,750 miles
  • 2021 – 123,369 miles
  • 2019 – 110,574 miles
  • 2018 – 97,545 miles
  • 2017 – 89,596 miles
  • 2016 – 80,588 miles
  • 2015 – 77,142 miles
  • 2014 – 69,172 miles
  • 2013 – 61,811 miles
  • 2012 – 52,609 miles
  • 2011 – 42,749 miles
  • 2010 – 34,188 miles
  • 2009 – 30,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,743 miles
    Test number
    120643735146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,743 miles (+2,433)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,743 miles
    Test number
    432395723172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    469349045914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,308 miles (+3,683)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,308 miles
    Test number
    886149901251
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,625 miles
    Test number
    179231689592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,625 miles (+5,875)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,625 miles
    Test number
    402080687056
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass130,750 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,750 miles
    Test number
    784824047080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,749 miles (+7,380)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,749 miles
    Test number
    874244787225
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,369 miles
    Test number
    288181701109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,369 miles (+12,795)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,369 miles
    Test number
    679503081795
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass110,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,574 miles
    Test number
    864488988463
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp pattern just meets requirements

  12. Fail110,574 miles (+13,029)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,574 miles
    Test number
    245866720039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp pattern just meets requirements

  13. Pass97,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,545 miles
    Test number
    733941563081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,545 miles (+7,949)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,545 miles
    Test number
    805233051492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass89,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,596 miles
    Test number
    582828319118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,596 miles (+9,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,596 miles
    Test number
    405975324405
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass80,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    719307367672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail80,588 miles (+3,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    543970897697
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass77,142 miles (+7,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    549028769644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass69,172 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,172 miles
    Test number
    317839334326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,811 miles (+9,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    375590043363
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass52,609 miles (+9,860)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    466271342320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass42,749 miles (+8,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,749 miles
    Test number
    326599641339
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass34,188 miles (+4,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,188 miles
    Test number
    123059840325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    352764349302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KBU

Does LS56 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KBU expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KBU?
The MOT on LS56 KBU expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KBU done?
LS56 KBU was recorded at 142,743 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 7,340 miles a year.
Has LS56 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KBU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KBU 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 KBU find?
LS56 KBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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