Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc
LX56 RVTMOT history
LX56 RVT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,395 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 111,395 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 RVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 RVT was last recorded at 111,395 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 5,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,042 miles · 22 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,353 miles
- Average per year
- 5,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,395 miles
- 2024 – 106,042 miles
- 2023 – 101,016 miles
- 2022 – 95,570 miles
- 2021 – 89,733 miles
- 2020 – 84,825 miles
- 2019 – 81,306 miles
- 2018 – 76,609 miles
- 2017 – 70,438 miles
- 2016 – 64,161 miles
- 2015 – 57,446 miles
- 2014 – 50,803 miles
- 2013 – 44,928 miles
- 2012 – 40,544 miles
- 2011 – 34,966 miles
- 2010 – 26,097 miles
- 2009 – 21,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front outter sill dented
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,395 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 111,395 miles
- Test number
- 366199807665
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,395 miles (+5,353)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,395 miles
- Test number
- 459554337010
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,042 miles (+5,026)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 106,042 miles
- Test number
- 480643160901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,016 miles
- Test number
- 701210473582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,016 miles (+5,446)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,016 miles
- Test number
- 200141512723
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass95,570 miles (+5,837)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 95,570 miles
- Test number
- 915033960600
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass89,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,733 miles
- Test number
- 303686161637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,733 miles (+4,908)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,733 miles
- Test number
- 115246649842
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,825 miles
- Test number
- 992931296750
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,824 miles (+3,518)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,824 miles
- Test number
- 632756440654
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,306 miles (+4,697)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 81,306 miles
- Test number
- 408685699038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,609 miles (+6,171)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 76,609 miles
- Test number
- 806952347174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,438 miles (+6,277)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 70,438 miles
- Test number
- 461167570067
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
Pass64,161 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 64,161 miles
- Test number
- 875719756272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outter sill dented
Fail64,097 miles (+6,651)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,097 miles
- Test number
- 765650619667
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outter sill dented
Pass57,446 miles (+6,643)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 57,446 miles
- Test number
- 461829673011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,803 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 50,803 miles
- Test number
- 828447654338
- NoteDrivers sill damaged
Fail50,803 miles (+5,875)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,803 miles
- Test number
- 578077654346
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteDrivers sill damaged
Pass44,928 miles (+4,384)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 44,928 miles
- Test number
- 709492163346
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,544 miles (+5,578)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 40,544 miles
- Test number
- 607384562375
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass34,966 miles (+8,869)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 34,966 miles
- Test number
- 506861341330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass26,097 miles (+4,385)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 26,097 miles
- Test number
- 842526340259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnable to fully imspect components of braking system and fuel system because of fitted undertrays and covers
Pass21,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,712 miles
- Test number
- 572699159214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX56 RVT
- Does LX56 RVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RVT is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 RVT?
- The MOT on LX56 RVT is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX56 RVT done?
- LX56 RVT was recorded at 111,395 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,516 miles a year.
- Has LX56 RVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 RVT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX56 RVT 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 RVT find?
- LX56 RVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 1 more.
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