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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LS56 UBVMOT history

LS56 UBV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LS56 UBV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,046 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 UBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 UBV was last recorded at 173,046 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,233 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,813 miles
Average per year
8,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,046 miles
  • 2024 – 170,233 miles
  • 2023 – 168,973 miles
  • 2022 – 159,484 miles
  • 2021 – 153,427 miles
  • 2020 – 148,389 miles
  • 2018 – 144,656 miles
  • 2017 – 138,998 miles
  • 2016 – 133,765 miles
  • 2015 – 123,105 miles
  • 2013 – 107,220 miles
  • 2012 – 94,452 miles
  • 2011 – 74,882 miles
  • 2009 – 43,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,046 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,046 miles
    Test number
    377897935741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,046 miles (+2,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,046 miles
    Test number
    657357291935
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,233 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,233 miles
    Test number
    348511062787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,973 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,973 miles
    Test number
    433844555771
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail168,945 miles (+9,461)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,945 miles
    Test number
    192184033793
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,484 miles (+6,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,484 miles
    Test number
    579083687601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,427 miles (+5,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,427 miles
    Test number
    335901309702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,389 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,389 miles
    Test number
    897469868250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,656 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    702855262319
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail144,656 miles (+5,658)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    532810479379
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass138,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,998 miles
    Test number
    112006438243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail138,998 miles (+5,233)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,998 miles
    Test number
    847754349957
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass133,765 miles (+10,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,765 miles
    Test number
    484417485597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,105 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    835172865025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted.

  15. Fail123,103 miles (+15,883)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    237950265092
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted.

  16. Pass107,220 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,220 miles
    Test number
    885077253364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape

  17. Fail107,214 miles (+12,762)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,214 miles
    Test number
    847425553366
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape

  18. Pass94,452 miles (+19,570)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    487535152455
    • 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)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

  19. Pass74,882 miles (+16,705)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,882 miles
    Test number
    336573951305
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R & O/S/R seat are fitted with fixed childseats,unable to check adult seat belts fully at time of test.

  20. Pass58,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    849581911004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail58,177 miles (+14,231)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    466821911002
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail43,946 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    792621959305
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

  23. Pass43,946 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    852501759374
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

Questions about LS56 UBV

Does LS56 UBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 UBV is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 UBV?
The MOT on LS56 UBV is valid until 14 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 UBV done?
LS56 UBV was recorded at 173,046 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,078 miles a year.
Has LS56 UBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 UBV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 UBV 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 UBV find?
LS56 UBV passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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