Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LS56 KXVMOT history
LS56 KXV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,219 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 148,219 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 KXV
- 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
- 30 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 KXV was last recorded at 148,219 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,987 miles · 8 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 232 miles
- Average per year
- 7,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,219 miles
- 2025 – 135,246 miles
- 2024 – 129,125 miles
- 2023 – 118,693 miles
- 2022 – 103,459 miles
- 2021 – 95,842 miles
- 2020 – 91,269 miles
- 2019 – 86,725 miles
- 2018 – 81,501 miles
- 2017 – 75,534 miles
- 2016 – 71,329 miles
- 2015 – 66,607 miles
- 2014 – 62,158 miles
- 2013 – 56,646 miles
- 2011 – 43,839 miles
- 2010 – 32,562 miles
- 2009 – 23,752 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,219 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear nearside and offside tyres crack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,219 miles (+232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 148,219 miles
- Test number
- 194988156490
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail147,987 miles (+12,741)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,987 miles
- Test number
- 335622195299
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,246 miles (+6,121)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 135,246 miles
- Test number
- 688176709505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,125 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 129,125 miles
- Test number
- 397267867481
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail129,118 miles (+10,425)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,118 miles
- Test number
- 675558344337
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,693 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 118,693 miles
- Test number
- 472401748760
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 close. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,693 miles (+15,234)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,693 miles
- Test number
- 120488931194
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 close. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,459 miles (+7,617)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 103,459 miles
- Test number
- 527481809550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,842 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 95,842 miles
- Test number
- 618177427498
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail95,842 miles (+4,573)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,842 miles
- Test number
- 628216515323
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,269 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,269 miles
- Test number
- 758244255864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,229 miles (+4,504)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,229 miles
- Test number
- 963627820791
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass86,725 miles (+5,224)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,725 miles
- Test number
- 216256635053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,501 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 81,501 miles
- Test number
- 653909007977
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres crack
Fail81,501 miles (+5,967)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,501 miles
- Test number
- 563182191503
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres crack
Pass75,534 miles (+4,205)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 75,534 miles
- Test number
- 982865305338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,329 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,329 miles
- Test number
- 147769842608
- AdvisoryNail Nearside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail71,329 miles (+4,722)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,329 miles
- Test number
- 384659855898
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNail Nearside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass66,607 miles (+4,449)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,607 miles
- Test number
- 318021095140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,158 miles (+5,512)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,158 miles
- Test number
- 998649664199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,646 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,646 miles
- Test number
- 275181243425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,560 miles (+12,721)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,560 miles
- Test number
- 968205133146
- FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Pass43,839 miles (+11,277)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 43,839 miles
- Test number
- 595599131351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,562 miles (+8,810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 32,562 miles
- Test number
- 473108630493
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,752 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 23,752 miles
- Test number
- 660127839305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMinor damage over front windscreen,all ok for mot.
Fail23,752 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,752 miles
- Test number
- 521377739309
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMinor damage over front windscreen,all ok for mot.
Questions about LS56 KXV
- Does LS56 KXV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KXV is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 KXV?
- The MOT on LS56 KXV is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 KXV done?
- LS56 KXV was recorded at 148,219 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,450 miles a year.
- Has LS56 KXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 KXV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS56 KXV 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 KXV find?
- LS56 KXV passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.
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