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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS56 KYHMOT history

LS56 KYH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

LS56 KYH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
142,150 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KYH was last recorded at 142,150 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 6,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,827 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,323 miles
Average per year
7,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,150 miles
  • 2024 – 135,827 miles
  • 2022 – 129,578 miles
  • 2021 – 120,430 miles
  • 2020 – 117,122 miles
  • 2019 – 112,507 miles
  • 2018 – 107,436 miles
  • 2017 – 101,042 miles
  • 2016 – 95,447 miles
  • 2014 – 87,768 miles
  • 2013 – 75,543 miles
  • 2012 – 62,716 miles
  • 2011 – 49,998 miles
  • 2010 – 38,387 miles
  • 2009 – 27,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,150 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    533074209999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,150 miles (+6,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    712217784614
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
  3. Pass135,827 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,827 miles
    Test number
    284115387980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,578 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,578 miles
    Test number
    412706014300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,892 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    601100706313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,430 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    942489506883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,122 miles
    Test number
    751557575447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,122 miles (+4,615)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,122 miles
    Test number
    890641677756
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel binding due to no brake pad material
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass112,507 miles (+5,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,507 miles
    Test number
    793445447018
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass107,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,436 miles
    Test number
    567381519599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,436 miles (+6,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,436 miles
    Test number
    310853960948
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass101,042 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    254818388405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,447 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    676702675206
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
  14. Fail95,440 miles (+7,672)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    105131481501
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
  15. Pass87,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    308349824311
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail87,768 miles (+12,225)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    947859224336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass75,543 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    637748833322
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread
  18. Fail75,543 miles (+12,827)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    387296133354
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread
  19. Pass62,716 miles (+12,718)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    146194822382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
  20. Pass49,998 miles (+11,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    335037721366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass38,387 miles (+11,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,387 miles
    Test number
    530820430359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,181 miles
    Test number
    393549929364
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 KYH

Does LS56 KYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KYH expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KYH?
The MOT on LS56 KYH expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KYH done?
LS56 KYH was recorded at 142,150 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 7,602 miles a year.
Has LS56 KYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KYH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KYH 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 KYH find?
LS56 KYH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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