Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc
LS56 ZFLMOT history
LS56 ZFL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,831 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 140,831 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,538 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 ZFL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 ZFL was last recorded at 140,831 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,495 miles · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,336 miles
- Average per year
- 7,538 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,831 miles
- 2024 – 138,495 miles
- 2023 – 136,389 miles
- 2022 – 133,231 miles
- 2021 – 128,961 miles
- 2020 – 122,003 miles
- 2019 – 112,391 miles
- 2018 – 101,584 miles
- 2017 – 89,929 miles
- 2016 – 77,657 miles
- 2015 – 67,407 miles
- 2014 – 59,069 miles
- 2013 – 51,233 miles
- 2012 – 40,141 miles
- 2011 – 28,564 miles
- 2010 – 18,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,831 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake lever casing adrift
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,831 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 140,831 miles
- Test number
- 156712248699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,495 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 138,495 miles
- Test number
- 165243272644
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever casing adrift
Fail138,495 miles (+2,106)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,495 miles
- Test number
- 931636518343
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever casing adrift
Pass136,389 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 136,389 miles
- Test number
- 271932512185
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail136,384 miles (+3,153)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,384 miles
- Test number
- 995952865516
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass133,231 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 133,231 miles
- Test number
- 828168933361
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail133,220 miles (+4,259)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,220 miles
- Test number
- 379752641637
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,961 miles (+6,958)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 128,961 miles
- Test number
- 518368521533
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,003 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,003 miles
- Test number
- 748494897507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,840 miles (+9,449)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,840 miles
- Test number
- 475512363916
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,391 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 112,391 miles
- Test number
- 750428191652
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail112,391 miles (+10,807)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,391 miles
- Test number
- 741708919273
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,584 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 101,584 miles
- Test number
- 981645001662
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail101,581 miles (+11,652)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,581 miles
- Test number
- 187739365744
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass89,929 miles (+105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 89,929 miles
- Test number
- 850292055419
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
Fail89,824 miles (+12,167)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,824 miles
- Test number
- 596579853247
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
Pass77,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 77,657 miles
- Test number
- 348211434994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,657 miles (+10,250)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,657 miles
- Test number
- 684917096440
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Pass67,407 miles (+8,338)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 67,407 miles
- Test number
- 949894315039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,069 miles (+7,836)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 59,069 miles
- Test number
- 195797204071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,233 miles (+11,092)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,233 miles
- Test number
- 445491803178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,141 miles (+11,577)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 40,141 miles
- Test number
- 767351612118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,564 miles (+9,895)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 28,564 miles
- Test number
- 199502461052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 18,669 miles
- Test number
- 162437100053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 ZFL
- Does LS56 ZFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 ZFL is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 ZFL?
- The MOT on LS56 ZFL is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 ZFL done?
- LS56 ZFL was recorded at 140,831 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
- Has LS56 ZFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 ZFL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS56 ZFL 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 ZFL find?
- LS56 ZFL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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