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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LX56 RWWMOT history

LX56 RWW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

LX56 RWW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
117,685 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RWW was last recorded at 117,685 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 13,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,814 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
13,871 miles
Average per year
6,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,685 miles
  • 2024 – 103,814 miles
  • 2023 – 83,047 miles
  • 2022 – 79,730 miles
  • 2021 – 72,657 miles
  • 2020 – 66,625 miles
  • 2019 – 60,842 miles
  • 2018 – 54,496 miles
  • 2017 – 42,803 miles
  • 2016 – 38,572 miles
  • 2015 – 34,799 miles
  • 2014 – 29,734 miles
  • 2013 – 23,366 miles
  • 2011 – 20,035 miles
  • 2010 – 17,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,685 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,685 miles (+13,871)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,685 miles
    Test number
    940967008348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass103,814 miles (+20,767)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    840993145737
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass83,047 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    311878253174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,730 miles (+7,073)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,730 miles
    Test number
    904213094497
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,657 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    456927787944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,625 miles (+5,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    909732676746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,842 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    538986119998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    403483369846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail54,496 miles (+11,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    311465657334
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass42,803 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,803 miles
    Test number
    732561454982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail42,758 miles (+4,186)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    626492071706
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass38,572 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,572 miles
    Test number
    501859380911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,799 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    956821995015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,734 miles (+6,368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    975386084079
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass23,366 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    857615643021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,035 miles
    Test number
    535294241263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,035 miles (+2,904)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,035 miles
    Test number
    575104641272
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass17,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,131 miles
    Test number
    983544840229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,131 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,131 miles
    Test number
    861094440284
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LX56 RWW

Does LX56 RWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 RWW expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RWW?
The MOT on LX56 RWW expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 RWW done?
LX56 RWW was recorded at 117,685 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 6,911 miles a year.
Has LX56 RWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RWW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LX56 RWW 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 RWW find?
LX56 RWW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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