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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LX56 RWLMOT history

LX56 RWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LX56 RWL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,178 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RWL
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
12 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RWL was last recorded at 80,178 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,265 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,178 miles
  • 2025 – 78,265 miles
  • 2024 – 77,083 miles
  • 2023 – 75,628 miles
  • 2022 – 72,566 miles
  • 2021 – 70,414 miles
  • 2020 – 68,019 miles
  • 2019 – 64,685 miles
  • 2018 – 61,431 miles
  • 2017 – 58,477 miles
  • 2016 – 54,453 miles
  • 2015 – 51,431 miles
  • 2014 – 46,814 miles
  • 2013 – 43,001 miles
  • 2012 – 38,878 miles
  • 2011 – 33,807 miles
  • 2010 – 29,759 miles
  • 2009 – 25,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,178 miles
    Test number
    887425892733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail80,176 miles (+1,911)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    426311550847
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,265 miles (+1,182)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,265 miles
    Test number
    973069298311
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass77,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    387939541717
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail77,083 miles (+1,455)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    814276978482
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,628 miles (+3,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,628 miles
    Test number
    970933248939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    590971561762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,565 miles (+2,151)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    500297463116
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass70,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,414 miles
    Test number
    430059695630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,414 miles (+2,395)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,414 miles
    Test number
    987152183158
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,019 miles
    Test number
    793373946753
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail68,018 miles (+3,333)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    197209539373
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass64,685 miles (+3,254)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    586085767701
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass61,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    217474693993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail61,430 miles (+2,953)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    166760850485
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass58,477 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,477 miles
    Test number
    388755131456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    748499777923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has deteriorated sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight deteriorated sidewall and tread edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail54,451 miles (+3,020)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    722884423248
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has deteriorated sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight deteriorated sidewall and tread edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass51,431 miles (+4,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,431 miles
    Test number
    580095040793
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall close to bead and deteriorated teread

  20. Pass46,814 miles (+3,813)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    757891154221
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight deteriorated tread edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre with small cuts on sidewall

  21. Pass43,001 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    915435553255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,878 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,878 miles
    Test number
    757391962249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,807 miles (+4,048)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    326989861431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts offside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  24. Pass29,759 miles (+4,385)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    213490470237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre has small cuts close to rim (marked with chalk)

  25. Pass25,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,374 miles
    Test number
    622192679257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 RWL

Does LX56 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RWL is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RWL?
The MOT on LX56 RWL is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 RWL done?
LX56 RWL was recorded at 80,178 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has LX56 RWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RWL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 RWL 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 RWL find?
LX56 RWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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