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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS56KXR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,099 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,709 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,077 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 65,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,069 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- ECP indicate as faulty
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,380 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,493 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 59,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,601 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,619 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,238 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
13 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,524 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,558 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202621 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,846 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202621 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,846 MI
6 Jun 202623 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,098 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,798 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,482 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202611 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS56KXR was registered on 2006-12-01
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