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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LY56 ARXMOT history

LY56 ARX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LY56 ARX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,650 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LY56 ARX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LY56 ARX was last recorded at 75,650 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,930 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,720 miles
Average per year
3,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,650 miles
  • 2024 – 72,930 miles
  • 2023 – 69,381 miles
  • 2022 – 66,163 miles
  • 2021 – 63,433 miles
  • 2020 – 60,475 miles
  • 2019 – 58,019 miles
  • 2018 – 53,435 miles
  • 2017 – 48,595 miles
  • 2016 – 45,136 miles
  • 2015 – 42,731 miles
  • 2014 – 39,506 miles
  • 2013 – 37,568 miles
  • 2012 – 35,378 miles
  • 2011 – 30,648 miles
  • 2010 – 24,931 miles
  • 2009 – 17,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryLower covers on vehicle

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Upper/lower covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,650 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    891744997408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers on vehicle

  2. Fail75,650 miles (+2,720)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    718464279370
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers on vehicle

  3. Pass72,930 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    152211045317
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  4. Fail72,928 miles (+3,547)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    714415507244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  5. Pass69,381 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,381 miles
    Test number
    669573940573
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  6. Fail69,381 miles (+3,218)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,381 miles
    Test number
    691449623871
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  7. Pass66,163 miles (+2,730)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    666495024398
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  8. Pass63,433 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    289889471741
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  9. Fail63,431 miles (+2,956)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    555618339810
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  10. Pass60,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    269023290597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,475 miles (+2,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    448453864433
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass58,019 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    179416558501
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail58,019 miles (+4,584)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    930072204609
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass53,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    489301200564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail53,435 miles (+4,840)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    336252063086
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass48,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    667972388495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail48,595 miles (+3,459)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    490755554617
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    164872767051
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs appear to be incorrect diameter.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail45,135 miles (+2,404)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,135 miles
    Test number
    503864545235
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs appear to be incorrect diameter.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass42,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    503673087397
    • AdvisoryEml on dash

  21. Fail42,731 miles (+3,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    540528270694
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on dash

  22. Pass39,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    276920144362
    • NoteEml on

  23. Fail39,506 miles (+1,938)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    145510544304
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEml on

  24. Pass37,568 miles (+2,190)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    646828743392
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated indicating a fault

  25. Pass35,378 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    819026752394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,648 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    788224651333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,931 miles (+7,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,931 miles
    Test number
    641316330364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,507 miles
    Test number
    843975439381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LY56 ARX

Does LY56 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LY56 ARX is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LY56 ARX?
The MOT on LY56 ARX is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LY56 ARX done?
LY56 ARX was recorded at 75,650 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
Has LY56 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LY56 ARX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LY56 ARX 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 LY56 ARX find?
LY56 ARX passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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