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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS56ETA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 22 Dec 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 150,505 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 150,505 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,630 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,521 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,099 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,099 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,515 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,752 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,562 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,122 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019 6 Jun 202614 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,995 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,957 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
16 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
19 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,906 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,973 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,310 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202626 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,908 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013 6 Jun 202626 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,218 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202626 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,636 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 21,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,583 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS56ETA was registered on 2006-11-21
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