Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LS56 KWCMOT history
LS56 KWC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,147 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 141,147 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 KWC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 KWC was last recorded at 141,147 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Nov 2023: 129,102 miles, lower than 129,107 miles on 14 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 138,700 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,447 miles
- Average per year
- 7,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,147 miles
- 2024 – 138,700 miles
- 2023 – 129,102 miles
- 2022 – 117,973 miles
- 2021 – 105,013 miles
- 2020 – 93,584 miles
- 2019 – 83,094 miles
- 2018 – 81,004 miles
- 2017 – 73,329 miles
- 2016 – 70,285 miles
- 2015 – 67,610 miles
- 2014 – 58,645 miles
- 2013 – 50,871 miles
- 2012 – 47,913 miles
- 2011 – 35,986 miles
- 2009 – 23,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,147 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,147 miles (+2,447)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 141,147 miles
- Test number
- 233513125135
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass138,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,700 miles
- Test number
- 470222937693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail138,695 miles (+9,593)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,695 miles
- Test number
- 283974976663
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,102 miles (-5)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 129,102 miles
- Test number
- 524010058348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,107 miles (+11,134)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,107 miles
- Test number
- 201537363811
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass117,973 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 117,973 miles
- Test number
- 285991451756
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail117,973 miles (+12,960)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,973 miles
- Test number
- 783039487120
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,013 miles (+11,429)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 105,013 miles
- Test number
- 961607799385
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,584 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 93,584 miles
- Test number
- 309946131264
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail93,584 miles (+10,490)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,584 miles
- Test number
- 672770181535
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,094 miles
- Test number
- 291359811603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,094 miles (+2,090)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,094 miles
- Test number
- 968905169115
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass81,004 miles (+7,675)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,004 miles
- Test number
- 671252674255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,329 miles (+3,044)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 73,329 miles
- Test number
- 435329323743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,285 miles
- Test number
- 883169412512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,285 miles (+2,675)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,285 miles
- Test number
- 111388362533
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass67,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 67,610 miles
- Test number
- 504470516938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,610 miles (+8,965)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,610 miles
- Test number
- 100331342421
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass58,645 miles (+7,774)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 58,645 miles
- Test number
- 897687274248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,871 miles (+2,958)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 50,871 miles
- Test number
- 985326533277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,913 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 47,913 miles
- Test number
- 686304432349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail47,913 miles (+2,713)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,913 miles
- Test number
- 487732032482
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass45,200 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,200 miles
- Test number
- 955254152123
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Fail45,200 miles (+9,214)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,200 miles
- Test number
- 285174252475
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass35,986 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 35,986 miles
- Test number
- 819695351122
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre close to limit
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut in sidewall & close to limit
Fail35,986 miles (+12,534)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,986 miles
- Test number
- 906175751191
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre close to limit
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre cut in sidewall & close to limit
Pass23,452 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 23,452 miles
- Test number
- 461353669429
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteObject in nearside rear tyre. possible puncture. . . ?
Questions about LS56 KWC
- Does LS56 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KWC is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 KWC?
- The MOT on LS56 KWC is valid until 19 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 KWC done?
- LS56 KWC was recorded at 141,147 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,405 miles a year.
- Has LS56 KWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 KWC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS56 KWC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS56 KWC find?
- LS56 KWC passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside outer sill damaged, and 1 more.
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