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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LS56 ZGRMOT history

LS56 ZGR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LS56 ZGR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,081 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZGR was last recorded at 147,081 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 8,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,460 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,621 miles
Average per year
7,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,081 miles
  • 2025 – 138,460 miles
  • 2024 – 125,639 miles
  • 2023 – 118,599 miles
  • 2022 – 102,579 miles
  • 2021 – 91,132 miles
  • 2019 – 79,250 miles
  • 2018 – 70,871 miles
  • 2017 – 65,843 miles
  • 2016 – 62,509 miles
  • 2015 – 59,130 miles
  • 2014 – 55,790 miles
  • 2013 – 52,233 miles
  • 2012 – 49,651 miles
  • 2011 – 43,923 miles
  • 2010 – 33,258 miles
  • 2009 – 20,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,081 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,081 miles (+8,621)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,081 miles
    Test number
    287925639142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,460 miles (+12,821)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,460 miles
    Test number
    192772746876
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,639 miles (+7,040)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    198561073622
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,599 miles (+16,020)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,599 miles
    Test number
    505923909781
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,579 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,579 miles
    Test number
    558199512403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,466 miles (+11,334)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,466 miles
    Test number
    559689276559
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,132 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    412161298992
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,132 miles (+11,882)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    349736329161
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,250 miles (+8,379)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    176708508202
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,871 miles (+5,028)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    654891254303
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,843 miles (+3,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,843 miles
    Test number
    559506336495
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass62,509 miles (+3,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    224503845601
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

  13. Pass59,130 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    159394685143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,790 miles (+3,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    639280604279
    • NoteUnable to gain access to rear seat belts .Seat belts not checked.

  15. Pass52,233 miles (+2,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    817404353146
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,651 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    258700812269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,923 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,923 miles
    Test number
    597974101212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,258 miles (+12,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,258 miles
    Test number
    681950010299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,788 miles
    Test number
    523935929148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 ZGR

Does LS56 ZGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 ZGR is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZGR?
The MOT on LS56 ZGR is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 ZGR done?
LS56 ZGR was recorded at 147,081 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,476 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZGR has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZGR 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 ZGR find?
LS56 ZGR passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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