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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 CHKMOT history

LB56 CHK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2025
Mileage
165,293 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 CHK was last recorded at 165,293 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 9,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,365 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,928 miles
Average per year
9,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,293 miles
  • 2024 – 155,365 miles
  • 2022 – 149,681 miles
  • 2021 – 133,379 miles
  • 2020 – 121,371 miles
  • 2019 – 114,472 miles
  • 2018 – 109,004 miles
  • 2017 – 104,468 miles
  • 2016 – 99,585 miles
  • 2015 – 84,654 miles
  • 2014 – 71,063 miles
  • 2013 – 54,701 miles
  • 2012 – 42,527 miles
  • 2011 – 32,862 miles
  • 2010 – 24,403 miles
  • 2009 – 15,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,293 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,293 miles (+9,928)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,293 miles
    Test number
    522408922855
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass155,365 miles (+57)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,365 miles
    Test number
    234447949390
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,308 miles (+5,627)1 dangerous2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,308 miles
    Test number
    562346712222
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively cracked/perished 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,681 miles (+16,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,681 miles
    Test number
    261319599399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,379 miles
    Test number
    111691033683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,379 miles (+12,008)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,379 miles
    Test number
    170704991365
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,371 miles (+6,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,371 miles
    Test number
    434241285238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,472 miles
    Test number
    734026496339
    • 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))

  9. Fail114,472 miles (+5,468)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,472 miles
    Test number
    950997460173
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass109,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,004 miles
    Test number
    818753167893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,004 miles (+4,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,004 miles
    Test number
    652046074501
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass104,468 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,468 miles
    Test number
    857560299063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,585 miles (+14,931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,585 miles
    Test number
    531146077950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,654 miles (+13,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    141985122904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,063 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    199845764395
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s seal dented

  16. Fail71,060 miles (+16,359)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    477214364301
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant resevior below min level
    • NoteN/s seal dented

  17. Pass54,701 miles (+12,174)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    615483303368
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass42,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,527 miles
    Test number
    125228692272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail42,527 miles (+9,665)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,527 miles
    Test number
    865088492273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,862 miles (+8,459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    506450081290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,403 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,403 miles
    Test number
    544417030202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,398 miles (+8,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,398 miles
    Test number
    954456930281
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass15,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,918 miles
    Test number
    714879439215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CHK

Does LB56 CHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 CHK expired on 22 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CHK?
The MOT on LB56 CHK expired on 22 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 CHK done?
LB56 CHK was recorded at 165,293 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 9,698 miles a year.
Has LB56 CHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CHK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 CHK 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 CHK find?
LB56 CHK failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box; emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 3 more.

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