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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 BOVMOT history

LB56 BOV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
154,574 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BOV was last recorded at 154,574 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 18,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,709 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
18,865 miles
Average per year
9,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,574 miles
  • 2023 – 135,709 miles
  • 2022 – 129,542 miles
  • 2021 – 121,576 miles
  • 2020 – 116,779 miles
  • 2019 – 111,359 miles
  • 2018 – 101,148 miles
  • 2017 – 92,532 miles
  • 2016 – 83,930 miles
  • 2015 – 74,540 miles
  • 2014 – 65,638 miles
  • 2013 – 56,327 miles
  • 2012 – 43,796 miles
  • 2011 – 35,180 miles
  • 2010 – 28,468 miles
  • 2009 – 15,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,574 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,574 miles (+18,865)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,574 miles
    Test number
    800196594983
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass135,709 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,709 miles
    Test number
    512949434740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,705 miles (+6,163)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,705 miles
    Test number
    469199593191
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,542 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,542 miles
    Test number
    145292120826
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail129,539 miles (+7,963)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,539 miles
    Test number
    117526193843
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    719753297712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail121,576 miles (+4,797)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    261860990881
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass116,779 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    292196443291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished , cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,779 miles (+5,420)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    181132722483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished , cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,359 miles (+10,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,359 miles
    Test number
    859709018757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,148 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    155652874807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,532 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,532 miles
    Test number
    698427953003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    708501341179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,930 miles (+9,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    246670107537
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass74,540 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    397994589195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,638 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,638 miles
    Test number
    899202784296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,327 miles (+12,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,327 miles
    Test number
    906461483292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass43,796 miles (+8,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    318563492283
    • 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)

  19. Pass35,180 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,180 miles
    Test number
    685745101377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,468 miles (+13,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    771366590260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,081 miles
    Test number
    882529299251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BOV

Does LB56 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BOV expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BOV?
The MOT on LB56 BOV expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BOV done?
LB56 BOV was recorded at 154,574 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 9,270 miles a year.
Has LB56 BOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BOV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 BOV 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 LB56 BOV find?
LB56 BOV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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