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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LB06 XMKMOT history

LB06 XMK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,927 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 XMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 XMK was last recorded at 181,927 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2022: 155,447 miles, lower than 155,544 miles on 4 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
174,414 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,513 miles
Average per year
8,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,927 miles
  • 2025 – 174,414 miles
  • 2024 – 167,156 miles
  • 2023 – 161,149 miles
  • 2022 – 155,447 miles
  • 2021 – 154,038 miles
  • 2020 – 149,445 miles
  • 2019 – 144,379 miles
  • 2018 – 138,475 miles
  • 2017 – 133,357 miles
  • 2016 – 128,526 miles
  • 2015 – 118,625 miles
  • 2014 – 102,618 miles
  • 2013 – 101,027 miles
  • 2012 – 89,695 miles
  • 2011 – 81,938 miles
  • 2010 – 62,492 miles
  • 2009 – 45,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,927 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Hand Brake Quadrant Not Against Stop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,927 miles (+7,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,927 miles
    Test number
    875238070383
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass174,414 miles (+7,258)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,414 miles
    Test number
    807507026946
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,156 miles (+6,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,156 miles
    Test number
    180312143579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass161,149 miles (+5,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,149 miles
    Test number
    276392885961
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass155,447 miles (-97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,447 miles
    Test number
    642130640440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand Brake Quadrant Not Against Stop

  6. Fail155,544 miles (+1,506)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,544 miles
    Test number
    233032333745
    • MajorSound deadening material insecure Under Bonnet Felt Touching Engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand Brake Quadrant Not Against Stop

  7. Pass154,038 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,038 miles
    Test number
    755832845045
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush furthest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush furthest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,038 miles (+4,593)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,038 miles
    Test number
    962718534416
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass149,445 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,445 miles
    Test number
    685837740943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,379 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    144,379 miles
    Test number
    212833949102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,475 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,475 miles
    Test number
    877624927983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,357 miles
    Test number
    425194337493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,349 miles (+4,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,349 miles
    Test number
    737641346155
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  14. Pass128,526 miles (+9,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,526 miles
    Test number
    367969333281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail118,625 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    189239725154
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass118,625 miles (+16,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    378569025184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass102,618 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    668270474019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,027 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    146284773275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

  19. Fail101,027 miles (+11,332)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    958994173218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

  20. Pass89,695 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    495674782248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,938 miles (+19,446)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    896645581286
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall minor damage
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall minor damage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass62,492 miles (+17,438)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    343165220420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,054 miles
    Test number
    290139559157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,050 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    292559359434
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB06 XMK

Does LB06 XMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 XMK is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 XMK?
The MOT on LB06 XMK is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 XMK done?
LB06 XMK was recorded at 181,927 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,172 miles a year.
Has LB06 XMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 XMK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB06 XMK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 XMK find?
LB06 XMK passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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