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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 CKVMOT history

LB56 CKV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,530 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CKV was last recorded at 169,530 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,529 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,530 miles
  • 2024 – 161,513 miles
  • 2023 – 153,396 miles
  • 2022 – 148,762 miles
  • 2021 – 144,636 miles
  • 2020 – 137,541 miles
  • 2019 – 131,748 miles
  • 2018 – 123,594 miles
  • 2017 – 112,624 miles
  • 2016 – 104,031 miles
  • 2015 – 97,278 miles
  • 2014 – 89,748 miles
  • 2013 – 83,040 miles
  • 2012 – 76,246 miles
  • 2011 – 70,343 miles
  • 2010 – 53,592 miles
  • 2009 – 39,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,530 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,530 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,530 miles
    Test number
    843076655981
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail169,529 miles (+8,016)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,529 miles
    Test number
    945285554218
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass161,513 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    161,513 miles
    Test number
    642406169312
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,513 miles (+8,117)2 dangerous2 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,513 miles
    Test number
    998919690983
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,396 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,396 miles
    Test number
    416039374937
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,396 miles (+4,634)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,396 miles
    Test number
    389959202085
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,762 miles (+4,126)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,762 miles
    Test number
    498877820731
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass144,636 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,636 miles
    Test number
    505712475976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,541 miles
    Test number
    581056352896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,541 miles (+5,793)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,541 miles
    Test number
    886295096180
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass131,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    247640137910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,748 miles (+8,154)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    355792158812
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass123,594 miles (+10,970)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,594 miles
    Test number
    552596725952
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass112,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    611916166595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail112,624 miles (+8,593)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    449503182457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass104,031 miles (+6,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,031 miles
    Test number
    860295801250
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass97,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,278 miles
    Test number
    907385386869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail97,278 miles (+7,530)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,278 miles
    Test number
    559847483870
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass89,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,748 miles
    Test number
    888558584229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail89,747 miles (+6,707)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    726688684283
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass83,040 miles (+6,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    327963103309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass76,246 miles (+5,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    597398392283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass70,343 miles (+16,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    976858511370
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

  24. Pass53,592 miles (+13,998)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    480510800381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,594 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,594 miles
    Test number
    802614509344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail39,480 miles1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    481962009445
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 CKV

Does LB56 CKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CKV is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CKV?
The MOT on LB56 CKV is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CKV done?
LB56 CKV was recorded at 169,530 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,121 miles a year.
Has LB56 CKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CKV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 CKV 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 CKV find?
LB56 CKV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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