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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 CMUMOT history

LB56 CMU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
189,537 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CMU was last recorded at 189,537 miles on 22 May 2026, 23,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,398 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
23,139 miles
Average per year
9,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,537 miles
  • 2025 – 166,398 miles
  • 2024 – 149,909 miles
  • 2023 – 140,496 miles
  • 2022 – 131,210 miles
  • 2021 – 121,800 miles
  • 2020 – 115,856 miles
  • 2019 – 109,161 miles
  • 2018 – 100,248 miles
  • 2017 – 90,998 miles
  • 2016 – 80,885 miles
  • 2015 – 71,438 miles
  • 2014 – 60,268 miles
  • 2013 – 52,183 miles
  • 2011 – 47,161 miles
  • 2010 – 41,700 miles
  • 2009 – 30,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,537 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,537 miles (+23,139)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    189,537 miles
    Test number
    116977551662
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,398 miles (+16,489)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,398 miles
    Test number
    323571144282
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass149,909 miles (+9,413)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,909 miles
    Test number
    477512953690
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,496 miles (+9,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,496 miles
    Test number
    147726795727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass131,210 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,210 miles
    Test number
    510211555270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail131,199 miles (+9,399)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    329609747287
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,800 miles (+144)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,800 miles
    Test number
    464768075801
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,656 miles (+5,800)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,656 miles
    Test number
    591492425388
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,856 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,856 miles
    Test number
    967621686126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,826 miles (+6,665)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    167250543063
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass109,161 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    511068019357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail109,054 miles (+8,806)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    318624271046
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users during acceleration . (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush heavily split , but reduced movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output borderline (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output borderline (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    642732449177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail100,236 miles (+9,238)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    725681462821
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,998 miles (+10,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    293026816403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,885 miles (+142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    419240284374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perrishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine/under tray fitted

  17. Fail80,743 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    701021925131
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working wing mirror lamp (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perrishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine/under tray fitted

  18. PassMileage not read3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    697875185017
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEml lights on
    • NoteSlight movement in both front suspension arm bushes

  19. Fail71,438 miles (+11,170)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    656119075053
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEML light on dash
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass60,268 miles (+8,085)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    266428474029
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteN/s front shock absorber is slightly damp
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms inner front mounting bushes has slight movement

  21. Pass52,183 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,183 miles
    Test number
    897267483017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,161 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    505436921375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,700 miles (+10,795)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    604461030329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass30,905 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,905 miles
    Test number
    253825729346
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN LOW 2/3MM

Questions about LB56 CMU

Does LB56 CMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CMU is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CMU?
The MOT on LB56 CMU is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CMU done?
LB56 CMU was recorded at 189,537 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,615 miles a year.
Has LB56 CMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CMU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 CMU 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 CMU find?
LB56 CMU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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