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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 CMVMOT history

LB56 CMV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 224,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
224,746 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CMV
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 expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CMV was last recorded at 224,746 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 7,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,897 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,849 miles
Average per year
13,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,746 miles
  • 2024 – 216,897 miles
  • 2023 – 204,618 miles
  • 2022 – 180,537 miles
  • 2021 – 161,362 miles
  • 2020 – 142,883 miles
  • 2019 – 120,485 miles
  • 2018 – 95,274 miles
  • 2017 – 72,981 miles
  • 2016 – 62,604 miles
  • 2015 – 48,012 miles
  • 2013 – 26,140 miles
  • 2012 – 24,248 miles
  • 2011 – 21,580 miles
  • 2010 – 19,034 miles
  • 2009 – 16,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,746 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,746 miles (+7,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    224,746 miles
    Test number
    306985652879
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass216,897 miles (+12,279)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    216,897 miles
    Test number
    337342863964
    • AdvisoryCentral Front cover and undertrays obscuring components to be checked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

  3. Pass204,618 miles (+24,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    204,618 miles
    Test number
    908364573049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass180,537 miles (+19,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,537 miles
    Test number
    842958865656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,362 miles (+18,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,362 miles
    Test number
    929166474585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,883 miles (+22,398)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,883 miles
    Test number
    858621365132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,485 miles (+25,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,485 miles
    Test number
    626276630424
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,274 miles (+430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    568706607834
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  9. Fail94,844 miles (+21,863)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    553672157373
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Pass72,981 miles (+10,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,981 miles
    Test number
    511026802715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass62,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    568860716117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Fail62,604 miles (+14,592)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    242673112136
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 91v (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass48,012 miles (+21,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,012 miles
    Test number
    558120475092
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,140 miles (+1,892)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,140 miles
    Test number
    195378843262
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass24,248 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,248 miles
    Test number
    327771032365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,580 miles (+2,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,580 miles
    Test number
    556824531379
    • NoteRear tyre check 2000 miles

  17. Pass19,034 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,034 miles
    Test number
    231210040333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,914 miles
    Test number
    833250039322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CMV

Does LB56 CMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 CMV expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CMV?
The MOT on LB56 CMV expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 CMV done?
LB56 CMV was recorded at 224,746 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 13,594 miles a year.
Has LB56 CMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CMV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LB56 CMV 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 CMV find?
LB56 CMV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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