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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LU56 FFYMOT history

LU56 FFY is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LU56 FFY white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,760 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU56 FFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU56 FFY was last recorded at 138,760 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,760 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,760 miles
  • 2025 – 134,574 miles
  • 2024 – 129,529 miles
  • 2023 – 122,900 miles
  • 2022 – 116,247 miles
  • 2021 – 106,427 miles
  • 2020 – 97,521 miles
  • 2019 – 86,977 miles
  • 2018 – 74,548 miles
  • 2017 – 60,780 miles
  • 2016 – 49,133 miles
  • 2015 – 36,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,760 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear arms corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,760 miles
    Test number
    841619302631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,760 miles (+4,186)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,760 miles
    Test number
    559057069439
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,574 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,574 miles
    Test number
    679844289856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,529 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,529 miles
    Test number
    689601116338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,900 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,900 miles
    Test number
    412425728753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass116,247 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,247 miles
    Test number
    831882740809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear arms corroded

  7. Fail116,245 miles (+9,818)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    778958294126
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear arms corroded

  8. Pass106,427 miles (+8,906)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    802467127490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear arms corroded

  9. Pass97,521 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    505539289570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicle

  10. Fail97,520 miles (+10,543)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,520 miles
    Test number
    897080197290
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicle

  11. Pass86,977 miles (+12,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,977 miles
    Test number
    914066604907
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear movement in seat when in upright position, but locked I . seat lock adjustment or repair req.

  12. Pass74,548 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    698780832289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail74,547 miles (+13,767)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,547 miles
    Test number
    707619110499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close to ply. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass60,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    674650369051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edge

  15. Fail60,780 miles (+11,647)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    556086240996
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edge

  16. Pass49,133 miles (+12,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    885949848371
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen slightly

  17. Pass36,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,729 miles
    Test number
    145139045103
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LU56 FFY

Does LU56 FFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU56 FFY is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU56 FFY?
The MOT on LU56 FFY is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU56 FFY done?
LU56 FFY was recorded at 138,760 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,442 miles a year.
Has LU56 FFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU56 FFY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LU56 FFY 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 LU56 FFY find?
LU56 FFY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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