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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LS56 KWDMOT history

LS56 KWD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LS56 KWD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
117,969 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KWD was last recorded at 117,969 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,966 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,969 miles
  • 2023 – 107,386 miles
  • 2022 – 103,945 miles
  • 2021 – 100,913 miles
  • 2020 – 92,748 miles
  • 2019 – 85,674 miles
  • 2018 – 78,857 miles
  • 2017 – 74,825 miles
  • 2016 – 66,644 miles
  • 2015 – 55,110 miles
  • 2014 – 43,818 miles
  • 2013 – 34,016 miles
  • 2012 – 27,502 miles
  • 2011 – 21,290 miles
  • 2010 – 17,276 miles
  • 2009 – 12,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,969 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,969 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,969 miles
    Test number
    251801680272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,966 miles (+10,580)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    636158658954
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass107,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    199275326987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,376 miles (+3,431)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,376 miles
    Test number
    414143659434
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,945 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,945 miles
    Test number
    606571451087
    • 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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,893 miles (+2,980)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,893 miles
    Test number
    880234388619
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,913 miles (+8,165)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    338036966596
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass92,748 miles (+7,074)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    771480407345
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,674 miles (+6,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,674 miles
    Test number
    750253608518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass78,857 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    919299943421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    137949962606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,825 miles (+8,181)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    209758720321
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass66,644 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,644 miles
    Test number
    230114524899
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail66,569 miles (+17)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,569 miles
    Test number
    214663639888
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail66,552 miles (+11,442)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    246851893868
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass55,110 miles (+11,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    378944605404
    • 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)

  17. Pass43,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    195524444299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,818 miles (+9,802)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    617534244262
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,016 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    676500063225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    278894712318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,502 miles (+6,212)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    478554112472
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass21,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,290 miles
    Test number
    465156101421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,290 miles (+4,014)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,290 miles
    Test number
    346666001310
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass17,276 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,276 miles
    Test number
    624983620314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,700 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,700 miles
    Test number
    221790129368
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS56 KWD

Does LS56 KWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KWD expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KWD?
The MOT on LS56 KWD expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KWD done?
LS56 KWD was recorded at 117,969 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 7,064 miles a year.
Has LS56 KWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KWD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 KWD 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 KWD find?
LS56 KWD passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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