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LG56 RDO
VOLKSWAGEN LG56 RDO
MOTValid
MOT due26 Apr 2027
First reg1 Sep 2006
Mileage171,587 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 May 2027

Vehicle age

19 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 27 Apr 2026
Test date27 Apr 2026
Expiry26 Apr 2027
Test number831839486604
Mileage171,587 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 17 Apr 2026
Test date17 Apr 2026
Expiry—
Test number177228443699
Mileage171,541 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2025
Test date9 Apr 2025
Expiry23 Apr 2026
Test number567199110829
Mileage168,361 mi
MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCooling fan seized up
PASSED · 24 Apr 2024
Test date24 Apr 2024
Expiry23 Apr 2025
Test number940620475043
Mileage165,770 mi
FAILED · 15 Jan 2024
Test date15 Jan 2024
Expiry—
Test number924247308915
Mileage165,686 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOuter Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorInner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2023
Test date1 Feb 2023
Expiry31 Jan 2024
Test number737918769960
Mileage162,462 mi
PASSED · 10 Jan 2022
Test date10 Jan 2022
Expiry14 Jan 2023
Test number661816231460
Mileage159,090 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front flexible hose securing clip missing - not rubbing on any components
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2021
Test date6 Jan 2021
Expiry14 Jan 2022
Test number448836486467
Mileage156,901 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 15 Jul 2019
Test date15 Jul 2019
Expiry14 Jan 2021
Test number193293072804
Mileage151,926 mi
FAILED · 9 Jul 2019
Test date9 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number146035466623
Mileage151,766 mi
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2018
Test date14 Jul 2018
Expiry13 Jul 2019
Test number404191150621
Mileage146,066 mi
FAILED · 14 Jul 2018
Test date14 Jul 2018
Expiry—
Test number143387347749
Mileage146,066 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry24 Aug 2018
Test number929132723383
Mileage141,980 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 18 Aug 2017
Test date18 Aug 2017
Expiry—
Test number490339538178
Mileage141,956 mi
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry27 Sep 2017
Test number220404269450
Mileage136,359 mi
AdvisoryEngine leaking oil
FAILED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number978481186433
Mileage136,359 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryEngine leaking oil
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2015
Test date1 Sep 2015
Expiry7 Sep 2016
Test number126949744138
Mileage127,747 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2014
Test date1 Sep 2014
Expiry7 Sep 2015
Test number498004144259
Mileage121,048 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredengine light on
FAILED · 1 Sep 2014
Test date1 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number755564244271
Mileage121,048 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredengine light on
PASSED · 2 Sep 2013
Test date2 Sep 2013
Expiry7 Sep 2014
Test number266015443229
Mileage111,005 mi
FAILED · 30 Aug 2013
Test date30 Aug 2013
Expiry—
Test number259232643220
Mileage111,005 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2012
Test date16 Aug 2012
Expiry7 Sep 2013
Test number467719722250
Mileage100,881 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
User Enteredo/s/r tyre inner tread slightly out of shape and nail in tread
PASSED · 2 Sep 2011
Test date2 Sep 2011
Expiry7 Sep 2012
Test number306105541492
Mileage90,956 mi
User Enteredn/s steering side rod slight play
FAILED · 2 Sep 2011
Test date2 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number748565141285
Mileage90,956 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredn/s steering side rod slight play
PASSED · 8 Sep 2010
Test date8 Sep 2010
Expiry7 Sep 2011
Test number311061750477
Mileage79,229 mi
User Enteredslight play in n/s/f steering rack drumstick b/joint
PASSED · 3 Sep 2009
Test date3 Sep 2009
Expiry2 Sep 2010
Test number371076049454
Mileage67,254 mi