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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB06 VZUMOT history

LB06 VZU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,012 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VZU was last recorded at 134,012 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,623 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,389 miles
Average per year
7,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,012 miles
  • 2025 – 130,623 miles
  • 2024 – 117,937 miles
  • 2023 – 111,115 miles
  • 2019 – 111,085 miles
  • 2017 – 111,062 miles
  • 2016 – 101,624 miles
  • 2015 – 89,643 miles
  • 2014 – 79,863 miles
  • 2013 – 73,878 miles
  • 2012 – 60,076 miles
  • 2011 – 42,354 miles
  • 2010 – 26,511 miles
  • 2009 – 12,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,012 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust front pipe corroded and leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,012 miles (+3,389)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,012 miles
    Test number
    593766089144
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,623 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,623 miles
    Test number
    906205995379
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,617 miles (+12,680)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    433322184888
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,937 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    497021092471
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail117,937 miles (+6,822)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    714905767060
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,115 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    736449641361
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe corroded and leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail111,107 miles (+6)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,107 miles
    Test number
    517279114081
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both glasses dull (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe corroded and leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail111,101 miles (+16)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,101 miles
    Test number
    244519704318
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,085 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    861129889259
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease from a small hole both sides of car (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

  10. Pass111,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    727266685665
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of car have a small hole (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail111,054 miles (+9,430)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    745800941594
    • FailureEmissions not tested engine running poor (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of car have a small hole (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass101,624 miles (+11,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    943627642692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass89,643 miles (+9,780)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,643 miles
    Test number
    826113831836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,863 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    497414814424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    399159503378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail73,878 miles (+13,802)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    856328403333
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass60,076 miles (+17,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    378898172425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    438208251243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,354 miles (+15,843)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    698948651286
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    492875540239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,511 miles (+13,655)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    831375140280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass12,856 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    12,856 miles
    Test number
    320309119239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,836 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,836 miles
    Test number
    662751919206
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads worn close to sensor limit
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre

Questions about LB06 VZU

Does LB06 VZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 VZU is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VZU?
The MOT on LB06 VZU is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 VZU done?
LB06 VZU was recorded at 134,012 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,234 miles a year.
Has LB06 VZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VZU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 VZU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 VZU find?
LB06 VZU passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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