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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LX56 RVYMOT history

LX56 RVY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

LX56 RVY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
127,220 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RVY was last recorded at 127,220 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,206 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,220 miles
  • 2020 – 120,780 miles
  • 2019 – 117,789 miles
  • 2018 – 117,775 miles
  • 2017 – 110,436 miles
  • 2016 – 106,178 miles
  • 2015 – 95,007 miles
  • 2014 – 83,751 miles
  • 2013 – 73,477 miles
  • 2012 – 56,903 miles
  • 2011 – 48,716 miles
  • 2010 – 42,443 miles
  • 2009 – 34,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,220 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,220 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,220 miles
    Test number
    211634236970
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,206 miles (+6,426)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,206 miles
    Test number
    258121784691
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,780 miles (+703)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,780 miles
    Test number
    588792917934
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,077 miles (+2,288)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    370554148816
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,789 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    795125695748
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,775 miles (+7,339)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,775 miles
    Test number
    110757211414
    • MajorEmissions not tested Excessive white smoke emitted from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,436 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,436 miles
    Test number
    598483680319
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn & have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  8. Pass106,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    776286691402
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  9. Fail106,178 miles (+11,171)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    777828741964
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  10. Pass95,007 miles (+11,256)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    541288973160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass83,751 miles (+10,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,751 miles
    Test number
    889446754223
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm and cracking

  12. Pass73,477 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,477 miles
    Test number
    396118863261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail73,475 miles (+16,572)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,475 miles
    Test number
    989907363244
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake efficiency only just passed 16%

  14. Pass56,903 miles (+8,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,903 miles
    Test number
    468703222260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,716 miles (+6,273)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    769406831255
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteUnable to fully examine parts of fuel system and braking system because of fitted undertrays and covers

  16. Pass42,443 miles (+7,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,443 miles
    Test number
    333402030293
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect components of fuel system and braking system because of fitted undertrays and covers

  17. Pass34,995 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    841334069217
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres tread cracking outer edges

  18. Fail34,995 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    711174469204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres tread cracking outer edge

Questions about LX56 RVY

Does LX56 RVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 RVY expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RVY?
The MOT on LX56 RVY expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 RVY done?
LX56 RVY was recorded at 127,220 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
Has LX56 RVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RVY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX56 RVY 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 RVY find?
LX56 RVY passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge; offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak, and 2 more.

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