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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LX56 VADMOT history

LX56 VAD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LX56 VAD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,064 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VAD was last recorded at 61,064 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 10,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,171 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,893 miles
Average per year
3,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,064 miles
  • 2025 – 50,171 miles
  • 2024 – 42,089 miles
  • 2023 – 37,962 miles
  • 2022 – 28,964 miles
  • 2020 – 28,190 miles
  • 2019 – 26,078 miles
  • 2018 – 24,989 miles
  • 2017 – 23,865 miles
  • 2016 – 22,989 miles
  • 2015 – 21,945 miles
  • 2014 – 20,417 miles
  • 2013 – 18,940 miles
  • 2012 – 17,587 miles
  • 2011 – 15,460 miles
  • 2010 – 13,430 miles
  • 2009 – 11,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,064 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2023

  • Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,064 miles (+10,893)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,064 miles
    Test number
    391465839626
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,171 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    209026422335
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  3. Fail50,167 miles (+8,078)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,167 miles
    Test number
    465721984620
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  4. Pass42,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,089 miles
    Test number
    101991807394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,089 miles (+4,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,089 miles
    Test number
    501432446267
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass37,962 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    148524807504
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail37,954 miles (+8,990)1 major2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    331793884150
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass28,964 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    135006693948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,190 miles (+2,112)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,190 miles
    Test number
    240427725137
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass26,078 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    567379778980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,989 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,989 miles
    Test number
    963435355674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,865 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,865 miles
    Test number
    958905392244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,989 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,989 miles
    Test number
    432613833494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,945 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,945 miles
    Test number
    323329607711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,417 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,417 miles
    Test number
    176328154283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,940 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,940 miles
    Test number
    597369853221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,587 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,587 miles
    Test number
    507281762204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,460 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,460 miles
    Test number
    697475141262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,430 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,430 miles
    Test number
    462206340263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,284 miles
    Test number
    413806949233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 VAD

Does LX56 VAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VAD is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VAD?
The MOT on LX56 VAD is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VAD done?
LX56 VAD was recorded at 61,064 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
Has LX56 VAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VAD has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX56 VAD 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 VAD find?
LX56 VAD passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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