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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LX56 RVFMOT history

LX56 RVF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

LX56 RVF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2024
Mileage
115,728 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RVF was last recorded at 115,728 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 4,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,549 miles · 18 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,179 miles
Average per year
5,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,728 miles
  • 2022 – 111,549 miles
  • 2021 – 106,783 miles
  • 2020 – 104,071 miles
  • 2019 – 100,692 miles
  • 2018 – 95,431 miles
  • 2017 – 85,538 miles
  • 2016 – 80,556 miles
  • 2015 – 75,602 miles
  • 2014 – 70,217 miles
  • 2013 – 63,090 miles
  • 2012 – 56,644 miles
  • 2011 – 49,578 miles
  • 2010 – 41,091 miles
  • 2009 – 35,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,728 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,728 miles
    Test number
    332978968421
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,728 miles (+4,179)2 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,728 miles
    Test number
    182960136217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,549 miles (+6)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,549 miles
    Test number
    451451999933
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,543 miles (+4,760)5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,543 miles
    Test number
    254968570044
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,783 miles (+2,712)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    536259453011
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,071 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,071 miles
    Test number
    242049535183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,692 miles (+5,261)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,692 miles
    Test number
    601271451010
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass95,431 miles (+102)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    449178241585
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective lenses deteriorated beam images becoming poor both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Fail95,329 miles (+9,791)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,329 miles
    Test number
    216800538568
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working no water in tank ? (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective lenses deteriorated beam images becoming poor both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres badly perished with some deep cuts and splits both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass85,538 miles (+4,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,538 miles
    Test number
    242913599280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass80,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,556 miles
    Test number
    203728010214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail80,556 miles (+4,954)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,556 miles
    Test number
    579223895961
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail75,602 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    359193585103
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass75,602 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    645523485136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,217 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    676862084155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,090 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    259539473113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,644 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    249805892438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,578 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,578 miles
    Test number
    915635071164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,091 miles (+5,099)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    283758980194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront Tyres On 3MM
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre Look Like It Has Been Run Flat

  20. Pass35,992 miles (+49)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,992 miles
    Test number
    424071909293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to passenger rear seat using adult belt,this belt not tested.

  21. Fail35,943 miles1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,943 miles
    Test number
    634218899170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX56 RVF

Does LX56 RVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 RVF expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RVF?
The MOT on LX56 RVF expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 RVF done?
LX56 RVF was recorded at 115,728 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 5,695 miles a year.
Has LX56 RVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RVF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LX56 RVF 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 RVF find?
LX56 RVF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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