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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 CLNMOT history

LB56 CLN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,859 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CLN was last recorded at 161,859 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,126 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,733 miles
Average per year
8,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,859 miles
  • 2025 – 156,126 miles
  • 2024 – 149,495 miles
  • 2023 – 143,421 miles
  • 2022 – 133,980 miles
  • 2021 – 123,794 miles
  • 2020 – 115,450 miles
  • 2019 – 105,387 miles
  • 2018 – 95,498 miles
  • 2017 – 84,881 miles
  • 2016 – 72,409 miles
  • 2015 – 72,203 miles
  • 2014 – 67,457 miles
  • 2013 – 62,331 miles
  • 2012 – 56,274 miles
  • 2011 – 49,290 miles
  • 2010 – 40,609 miles
  • 2009 – 31,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,859 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Low Effort on the Nearside Rear Hand brake.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,859 miles (+5,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,859 miles
    Test number
    760503201318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass156,126 miles (+6,631)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,126 miles
    Test number
    787854457973
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass149,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,495 miles
    Test number
    703859088655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,493 miles (+6,072)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,493 miles
    Test number
    301220700034
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,421 miles (+9,441)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,421 miles
    Test number
    270218260899
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass133,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,980 miles
    Test number
    242331995215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail133,980 miles (+10,186)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,980 miles
    Test number
    812598563454
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass123,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,794 miles
    Test number
    181575010767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail123,794 miles (+8,344)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,794 miles
    Test number
    550210281039
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    891277556093
    • AdvisoryLow Effort on the Nearside Rear Hand brake.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail115,450 miles (+10,063)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    828441505283
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow Effort on the Nearside Rear Hand brake.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass105,387 miles (+9,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    870114367072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,498 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    373059330317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

  14. Fail95,480 miles (+10,599)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,480 miles
    Test number
    249790055063
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

  15. Pass84,881 miles (+12,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    349045126154
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  16. Pass72,409 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    944220496774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,203 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,203 miles
    Test number
    469130934328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,457 miles (+5,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    205991284264
    • NoteN/S/F tyre on legal limit(1.6mm) and has cuts.

  19. Pass62,331 miles (+6,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,331 miles
    Test number
    479541003436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    475403002308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail56,274 miles (+6,984)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    838743302356
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass49,290 miles (+8,681)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    709242191289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff in operation
    • NoteDrivers side under body tray broken

  23. Pass40,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    592131100341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,609 miles (+9,386)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    342541100356
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  25. Pass31,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    414663509316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CLN

Does LB56 CLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CLN is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CLN?
The MOT on LB56 CLN is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CLN done?
LB56 CLN was recorded at 161,859 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,034 miles a year.
Has LB56 CLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CLN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 CLN 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 CLN find?
LB56 CLN passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses hazy; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush, and 1 more.

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