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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS56 KXFMOT history

LS56 KXF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LS56 KXF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,793 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KXF was last recorded at 111,793 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,931 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,862 miles
Average per year
5,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,793 miles
  • 2024 – 108,931 miles
  • 2023 – 105,235 miles
  • 2022 – 101,232 miles
  • 2021 – 98,656 miles
  • 2020 – 95,004 miles
  • 2019 – 92,513 miles
  • 2018 – 86,461 miles
  • 2017 – 78,809 miles
  • 2016 – 73,217 miles
  • 2015 – 67,455 miles
  • 2014 – 61,930 miles
  • 2013 – 57,637 miles
  • 2012 – 51,211 miles
  • 2011 – 46,303 miles
  • 2010 – 40,764 miles
  • 2009 – 31,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,793 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake reading lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing noise on road test @ 30mph - could not locate which position whilst carrying out test
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Various body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,793 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    100131672320
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing noise on road test @ 30mph - could not locate which position whilst carrying out test
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

  2. Fail111,793 miles (+2,862)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    437208587161
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing noise on road test @ 30mph - could not locate which position whilst carrying out test
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

  3. Pass108,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    116225249767
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer brake pad very low and discs lipped

  4. Fail108,931 miles (+3,696)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    831715147126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer brake pad very low and discs lipped

  5. Pass105,235 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    463928160115
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing low on edges 195/65/15
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  6. Fail105,235 miles (+4,003)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    642927871635
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing low on edges 195/65/15
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  7. Pass101,232 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    917386996554
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  8. Fail101,232 miles (+2,576)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    519711937294
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  9. Pass98,656 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    952995351860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,004 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    120071029703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass92,513 miles (+6,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    946183886953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass86,461 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,461 miles
    Test number
    393567470211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,452 miles (+7,643)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,452 miles
    Test number
    860122596250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass78,809 miles (+5,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    229654594521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass73,217 miles (+5,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,217 miles
    Test number
    294053016093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass67,455 miles (+5,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,455 miles
    Test number
    323102719020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass61,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    738130834399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,922 miles (+4,285)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,922 miles
    Test number
    656370934399
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass57,637 miles (+6,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    737201033361
    • NoteNs seal damaged

  20. Pass51,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    365555222360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,211 miles (+4,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    487755222330
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass46,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,303 miles
    Test number
    778177121395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,302 miles (+5,538)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,302 miles
    Test number
    355607521374
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  24. Pass40,764 miles (+9,748)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    402097520445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    992563629393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS56 KXF

Does LS56 KXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KXF is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KXF?
The MOT on LS56 KXF is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KXF done?
LS56 KXF was recorded at 111,793 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
Has LS56 KXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KXF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KXF 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 KXF find?
LS56 KXF passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear handbrake reading low; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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