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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LX56 RWOMOT history

LX56 RWO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LX56 RWO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,721 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RWO was last recorded at 154,721 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,117 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,604 miles
Average per year
8,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,721 miles
  • 2025 – 150,117 miles
  • 2024 – 145,903 miles
  • 2023 – 141,432 miles
  • 2022 – 136,651 miles
  • 2021 – 132,670 miles
  • 2020 – 131,065 miles
  • 2019 – 126,787 miles
  • 2018 – 120,253 miles
  • 2017 – 112,748 miles
  • 2015 – 104,496 miles
  • 2014 – 94,842 miles
  • 2013 – 84,139 miles
  • 2012 – 66,229 miles
  • 2011 – 45,004 miles
  • 2010 – 25,595 miles
  • 2009 – 9,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,721 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,721 miles (+4,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,721 miles
    Test number
    771053425756
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass150,117 miles (+4,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,117 miles
    Test number
    195756169133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,903 miles (+4,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,903 miles
    Test number
    883543401909
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass141,432 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,432 miles
    Test number
    164012462941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,426 miles (+4,775)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,426 miles
    Test number
    667889719632
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,651 miles (+3,981)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,651 miles
    Test number
    624993161555
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass132,670 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,670 miles
    Test number
    427149750777
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexie (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass131,065 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,065 miles
    Test number
    487813073960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass126,787 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    697985044516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,253 miles (+7,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,253 miles
    Test number
    442039021988
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass112,748 miles (+8,252)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    895879263362
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished on outer sidewall, keep a check.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished in the tread and worn on inner edge of tread, keep a check
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass104,496 miles (+9,654)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    655877935249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil low

  13. Pass94,842 miles (+10,703)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    186177544265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,139 miles (+17,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,139 miles
    Test number
    568968343239
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass66,229 miles (+21,225)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    725788742240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,004 miles (+19,409)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,004 miles
    Test number
    795522251240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,595 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,595 miles
    Test number
    220751950281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteManufacturer underfloor panelling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle
    • NoteVehicle presented engine oil level lbelow dipstick topped up 1litre for test purpose basic maintenance required

  18. Fail25,595 miles (+16,405)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,595 miles
    Test number
    593941250217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteManufacturer underfloor panelling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle
    • NoteVehicle presented engine oil level lbelow dipstick topped up 1litre for test purpose basic maintenance required

  19. Pass9,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,190 miles
    Test number
    331554699207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 RWO

Does LX56 RWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RWO is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RWO?
The MOT on LX56 RWO is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 RWO done?
LX56 RWO was recorded at 154,721 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 8,828 miles a year.
Has LX56 RWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RWO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX56 RWO 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 RWO find?
LX56 RWO passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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