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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS56KXV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,246 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,125 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,693 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 close. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 close. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,459 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023 6 Jun 202625 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,842 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust flexi damaged
25 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust flexi damaged
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,269 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202611 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,725 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2020 6 Jun 20262 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,501 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear nearside and offside tyres crack
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear nearside and offside tyres crack
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,534 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,329 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nail Nearside front tyre
16 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,329 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nail Nearside front tyre
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,607 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016 6 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,158 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202621 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,646 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 6 Jun 202615 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,839 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,562 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,752 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS56KXV was registered on 2006-11-30
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