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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LS56 KYEMOT history

LS56 KYE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LS56 KYE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,787 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KYE was last recorded at 118,787 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 8,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,312 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,475 miles
Average per year
6,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,787 miles
  • 2024 – 110,312 miles
  • 2023 – 105,190 miles
  • 2022 – 97,852 miles
  • 2021 – 90,812 miles
  • 2020 – 86,914 miles
  • 2019 – 80,661 miles
  • 2018 – 71,394 miles
  • 2017 – 64,161 miles
  • 2016 – 52,298 miles
  • 2015 – 46,683 miles
  • 2014 – 40,770 miles
  • 2013 – 35,773 miles
  • 2011 – 27,871 miles
  • 2010 – 21,361 miles
  • 2009 – 13,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,787 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering system has slightly paly detecting on steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,787 miles (+8,475)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,787 miles
    Test number
    964907350652
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

  2. Pass110,312 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,312 miles
    Test number
    213665782570
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sideskirts fitted

  3. Fail110,307 miles (+5,117)3 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,307 miles
    Test number
    525566893092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,190 miles (+7,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,190 miles
    Test number
    965320167339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,852 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    665962943644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,812 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    618118299924
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system has slightly paly detecting on steering wheel

  7. Fail90,812 miles (+3,898)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    162179844398
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system has slightly paly detecting on steering wheel

  8. Pass86,914 miles (+6,253)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,914 miles
    Test number
    734660108797
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass80,661 miles (+9,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    844336700153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,394 miles
    Test number
    135846548282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,395 miles (+7,234)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    776143310637
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass64,161 miles (+11,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,161 miles
    Test number
    533853538081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass52,298 miles (+5,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    859287707597
    • 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)

  14. Pass46,683 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    299771295094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,770 miles (+4,997)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,770 miles
    Test number
    175365964484
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wall showing slight cracking on side walls

  16. Pass35,773 miles (+7,902)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    225683663052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,871 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,871 miles
    Test number
    476164701460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,361 miles (+8,319)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,361 miles
    Test number
    472789920390
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCan not check spare due to load

  19. Pass13,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,042 miles
    Test number
    101835299260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KYE

Does LS56 KYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KYE is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KYE?
The MOT on LS56 KYE is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KYE done?
LS56 KYE was recorded at 118,787 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 6,617 miles a year.
Has LS56 KYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KYE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 KYE 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 KYE find?
LS56 KYE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; underbody has surface rust.

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