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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LS56 ZUDMOT history

LS56 ZUD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LS56 ZUD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,439 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZUD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZUD was last recorded at 181,439 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,435 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,439 miles
  • 2024 – 178,669 miles
  • 2023 – 174,582 miles
  • 2022 – 170,907 miles
  • 2021 – 166,063 miles
  • 2020 – 163,089 miles
  • 2019 – 160,326 miles
  • 2018 – 156,691 miles
  • 2017 – 152,288 miles
  • 2016 – 146,648 miles
  • 2015 – 142,280 miles
  • 2014 – 139,623 miles
  • 2013 – 137,448 miles
  • 2012 – 135,052 miles
  • 2011 – 116,058 miles
  • 2010 – 98,766 miles
  • 2009 – 88,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,439 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,439 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,439 miles
    Test number
    808881138760
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,435 miles (+2,766)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,435 miles
    Test number
    646776562225
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,669 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,669 miles
    Test number
    863580105730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,664 miles (+4,082)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,664 miles
    Test number
    208067644643
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,582 miles (+3,675)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,582 miles
    Test number
    130857004219
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass170,907 miles (+4,844)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    170,907 miles
    Test number
    988866266829
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass166,063 miles (+2,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,063 miles
    Test number
    208511838804
    • AdvisoryOsf headlight faded
    • AdvisoryRear boot struts weak

  8. Pass163,089 miles (+2,763)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,089 miles
    Test number
    964009471231
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate shockers weak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion

  9. Pass160,326 miles (+3,635)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,326 miles
    Test number
    884992496917
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody

  10. Pass156,691 miles (+4,403)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,691 miles
    Test number
    896551825946
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass152,288 miles (+5,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    850741648232
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass146,648 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    146,648 miles
    Test number
    850612578996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,280 miles (+2,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,280 miles
    Test number
    119162965336
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door hard to open from inside

  14. Pass139,623 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    666853244398
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail139,623 miles (+2,175)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    825913344346
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass137,448 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    585321163330
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail137,448 miles (+2,396)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    698000163335
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass135,052 miles (+18,994)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    135,052 miles
    Test number
    777186242361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,058 miles (+17,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,058 miles
    Test number
    258040131349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,766 miles (+10,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    962574020371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    600839029344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Fail88,167 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    962799829384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about LS56 ZUD

Does LS56 ZUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 ZUD is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZUD?
The MOT on LS56 ZUD is valid until 27 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 ZUD done?
LS56 ZUD was recorded at 181,439 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 5,805 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZUD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZUD 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 ZUD find?
LS56 ZUD passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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