Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc
LX56 RUWMOT history
LX56 RUW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 159,253 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 RUW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 RUW was last recorded at 159,253 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 8,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Apr 2018: 63,645 miles, lower than 78,974 miles on 5 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 150,359 miles · 10 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,894 miles
- Average per year
- 7,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 159,253 miles
- 2024 – 150,359 miles
- 2023 – 132,887 miles
- 2022 – 120,414 miles
- 2021 – 107,391 miles
- 2020 – 100,770 miles
- 2019 – 89,804 miles
- 2018 – 63,649 miles
- 2017 – 78,974 miles
- 2016 – 72,505 miles
- 2015 – 66,481 miles
- 2014 – 60,565 miles
- 2013 – 55,240 miles
- 2012 – 50,691 miles
- 2011 – 43,732 miles
- 2010 – 40,034 miles
- 2009 – 34,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,253 miles (+8,894)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 159,253 miles
- Test number
- 607814970770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,359 miles (+17,472)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 150,359 miles
- Test number
- 648241427075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,887 miles (+12,473)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 132,887 miles
- Test number
- 771691735422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,414 miles (+13,023)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,414 miles
- Test number
- 331075744695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,391 miles (+93)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 107,391 miles
- Test number
- 482449103324
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail107,298 miles (+6,528)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,298 miles
- Test number
- 104674693664
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,770 miles (+10,966)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,770 miles
- Test number
- 416409805326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,804 miles (+26,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,804 miles
- Test number
- 136020180016
- 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))
Pass63,649 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 63,649 miles
- Test number
- 361328639782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,645 miles (-15,329)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,645 miles
- Test number
- 142121709337
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Pass78,974 miles (+6,469)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,974 miles
- Test number
- 917448890804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,505 miles (+6,024)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 72,505 miles
- Test number
- 224021312920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,481 miles
- Test number
- 119011275087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,419 miles (+16,854)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,419 miles
- Test number
- 447801475082
- DangerousNear sides front tyre has slight cut
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass60,565 miles (+5,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,565 miles
- Test number
- 177968954404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Pass55,240 miles (+4,549)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 55,240 miles
- Test number
- 506190073067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,691 miles (+6,959)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,691 miles
- Test number
- 166650782485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,732 miles (+3,698)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,732 miles
- Test number
- 926741681059
- NoteFront and rear discs rusty
Pass40,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,034 miles
- Test number
- 350402170143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,034 miles (+5,704)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,034 miles
- Test number
- 184112470103
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass34,330 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,330 miles
- Test number
- 752355079159
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Questions about LX56 RUW
- Does LX56 RUW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX56 RUW expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 RUW?
- The MOT on LX56 RUW expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX56 RUW done?
- LX56 RUW was recorded at 159,253 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 7,730 miles a year.
- Has LX56 RUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 RUW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX56 RUW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX56 RUW find?
- LX56 RUW passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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