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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LX56 RUYMOT history

LX56 RUY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LX56 RUY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
52,505 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RUY was last recorded at 52,505 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,345 miles · 26 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,505 miles
  • 2025 – 50,345 miles
  • 2023 – 47,672 miles
  • 2021 – 44,466 miles
  • 2020 – 43,018 miles
  • 2019 – 39,681 miles
  • 2018 – 36,707 miles
  • 2017 – 33,263 miles
  • 2016 – 29,092 miles
  • 2015 – 26,436 miles
  • 2014 – 23,854 miles
  • 2013 – 21,509 miles
  • 2012 – 18,323 miles
  • 2011 – 15,467 miles
  • 2010 – 11,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,505 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,505 miles (+2,160)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    767280107194
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    105263409804
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail50,345 miles (+2,673)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    902018798172
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass47,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    210202465590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,672 miles (+1,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    118227602359
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,150 miles (+1,684)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    466138481508
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass44,466 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,466 miles
    Test number
    352969310145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,018 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,018 miles
    Test number
    592339613186
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail43,014 miles (+3,333)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    328708134747
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Suspension Arm REAR bush Starting to Perish
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,681 miles (+2,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    730526399433
    • 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))

  11. Pass36,707 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,707 miles
    Test number
    166735387505
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail36,707 miles (+3,444)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,707 miles
    Test number
    303049523375
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass33,263 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,263 miles
    Test number
    491968430022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    119999196248
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 225/45/r17-91y

  15. Fail29,092 miles (+2,656)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    865629229902
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r17-91y (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 225/45/r17-91y

  16. Pass26,436 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,436 miles
    Test number
    608603255151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    985720544147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail23,854 miles (+2,345)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    976000444101
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass21,509 miles (+3,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,509 miles
    Test number
    117118743148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass18,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    368629032131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,323 miles (+2,856)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    246306132159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass15,467 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,467 miles
    Test number
    285416141479
    • 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. Pass11,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,974 miles
    Test number
    293337740413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 RUY

Does LX56 RUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RUY is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RUY?
The MOT on LX56 RUY is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 RUY done?
LX56 RUY was recorded at 52,505 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has LX56 RUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RUY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX56 RUY 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 LX56 RUY find?
LX56 RUY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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