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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LS56 ZFXMOT history

LS56 ZFX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

LS56 ZFX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
186,525 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZFX was last recorded at 186,525 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,525 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,525 miles
  • 2024 – 186,525 miles
  • 2023 – 184,678 miles
  • 2022 – 175,024 miles
  • 2021 – 171,153 miles
  • 2020 – 166,804 miles
  • 2019 – 162,385 miles
  • 2018 – 158,683 miles
  • 2017 – 156,019 miles
  • 2016 – 149,633 miles
  • 2015 – 133,361 miles
  • 2014 – 117,318 miles
  • 2013 – 102,485 miles
  • 2012 – 89,506 miles
  • 2011 – 76,465 miles
  • 2010 – 63,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    186,525 miles
    Test number
    451298406917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,525 miles (+1,847)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,525 miles
    Test number
    571348715779
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,678 miles (+9,654)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,678 miles
    Test number
    208446980397
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,024 miles (+3,871)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,024 miles
    Test number
    316120802830
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass171,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,153 miles
    Test number
    985161279750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail171,153 miles (+4,349)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,153 miles
    Test number
    495830297418
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass166,804 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,804 miles
    Test number
    229461941019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail166,804 miles (+4,419)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,804 miles
    Test number
    644217275381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass162,385 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,385 miles
    Test number
    738239935740
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail162,385 miles (+3,702)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,385 miles
    Test number
    723115808881
    • Repaired at testFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fule (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass158,683 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    158,683 miles
    Test number
    926003062772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    156,019 miles
    Test number
    113580181493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,019 miles (+6,386)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,019 miles
    Test number
    791164775225
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass149,633 miles (+16,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,633 miles
    Test number
    718189854533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass133,361 miles (+16,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,361 miles
    Test number
    838571869780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass117,318 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,318 miles
    Test number
    469151854469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail116,973 miles (+14,488)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,973 miles
    Test number
    377994344343
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass102,485 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    686714653309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,266 miles (+12,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,266 miles
    Test number
    176658743333
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass89,506 miles (+13,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    925500652383
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding

  21. Pass76,465 miles (+13,028)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    229477441336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,437 miles (+11,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    442322750429
    • 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)

  23. Pass51,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,748 miles
    Test number
    971358800063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 ZFX

Does LS56 ZFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 ZFX expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZFX?
The MOT on LS56 ZFX expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 ZFX done?
LS56 ZFX was recorded at 186,525 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 8,977 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZFX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZFX 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 ZFX find?
LS56 ZFX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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