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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS56 KYPMOT history

LS56 KYP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

LS56 KYP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,059 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KYP was last recorded at 135,059 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 62,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,689 miles · 6 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
62,370 miles
Average per year
8,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,059 miles
  • 2020 – 72,689 miles
  • 2019 – 71,153 miles
  • 2018 – 68,068 miles
  • 2017 – 62,866 miles
  • 2016 – 54,580 miles
  • 2015 – 49,374 miles
  • 2014 – 39,403 miles
  • 2013 – 27,431 miles
  • 2012 – 22,348 miles
  • 2011 – 12,903 miles
  • 2010 – 6,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,059 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,059 miles
    Test number
    969524298655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,893 km (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,893 km
    Test number
    865596846720
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass128,599 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,599 km
    Test number
    342296714523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail128,599 km (+266)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,599 km
    Test number
    724277039951
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail128,333 km (+4,068)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,333 km
    Test number
    313707002339
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass124,265 km (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,265 km
    Test number
    846107994022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail124,260 km (+3,768)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,260 km
    Test number
    569133464652
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass120,492 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,492 km
    Test number
    947503305709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,492 km2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,492 km
    Test number
    560918039313
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass72,689 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,689 miles
    Test number
    273042065986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,153 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    889946856425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,120 miles (+3,052)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    784133622945
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass68,068 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    207309359945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,866 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    743916396350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,853 miles (+8,273)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,853 miles
    Test number
    528269739438
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass54,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    704316899258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,580 miles (+5,206)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    613535770292
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  18. Pass49,374 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    729691265072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    727727164016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,403 miles (+11,972)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    538607364091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass27,431 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    497552473064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,348 miles
    Test number
    487069502197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,348 miles (+9,445)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,348 miles
    Test number
    155879902192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass12,903 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,903 miles
    Test number
    277433731001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,086 miles
    Test number
    143255920445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KYP

Does LS56 KYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KYP expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KYP?
The MOT on LS56 KYP expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KYP done?
LS56 KYP was recorded at 135,059 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 8,332 miles a year.
Has LS56 KYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KYP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 KYP 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 KYP find?
LS56 KYP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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