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LS56MVJ
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1900cc
General Information
- Registration LS56MVJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1900cc
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- Expires 30 Apr 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 157,569 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
27 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 157,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn showing signs of binding (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,199 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside headlamp in poor condition
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside 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
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlamp in poor condition
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,273 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,551 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,641 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,641 MI
5 Jun 202627 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,229 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2021 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,229 MI
5 Jun 20269 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,847 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,369 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp beam image faint but still produces a pattern . may not pass mot next year ,
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp beam image faint but still produces a pattern . may not pass mot next year ,
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,596 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2018 5 Jun 202616 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,596 MI
5 Jun 202619 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,357 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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)
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,890 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016 5 Jun 202613 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,890 MI
5 Jun 202613 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,102 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,259 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
15 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,481 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,020 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202613 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,020 MI
5 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
22 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,770 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,400 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010 5 Jun 20269 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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LS56MVJ was registered on 2006-11-24
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