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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 DNUMOT history

LB56 DNU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
135,477 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DNU was last recorded at 135,477 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,477 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,477 miles
  • 2024 – 129,690 miles
  • 2023 – 124,010 miles
  • 2022 – 123,937 miles
  • 2021 – 120,413 miles
  • 2020 – 118,032 miles
  • 2019 – 115,292 miles
  • 2018 – 111,350 miles
  • 2017 – 108,363 miles
  • 2016 – 105,672 miles
  • 2015 – 102,498 miles
  • 2014 – 99,145 miles
  • 2013 – 93,701 miles
  • 2012 – 89,715 miles
  • 2011 – 78,762 miles
  • 2010 – 71,602 miles
  • 2009 – 58,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,477 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Minor oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    821277444346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail135,477 miles (+5,787)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    501799420229
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,690 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,690 miles
    Test number
    647084292569
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres perishing and cracking and wearing more at inner edges.

  4. Fail129,687 miles (+5,677)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    480837398004
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres perishing and cracking and wearing more at inner edges.

  5. Pass124,010 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,010 miles
    Test number
    879718092944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail123,937 miles (+3,524)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,937 miles
    Test number
    486669293021
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease

  7. Pass120,413 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,413 miles
    Test number
    887645252250
    • AdvisoryO/s cv boot clip loose

  8. Pass118,032 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,032 miles
    Test number
    812883957333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,292 miles (+3,942)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,292 miles
    Test number
    114367187345
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre At inner side wall.

  10. Pass111,350 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    201918704569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  11. Fail111,348 miles (+2,985)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,348 miles
    Test number
    567861025042
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to misted headlamp covers (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to misted headlamp covers (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  12. Pass108,363 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,363 miles
    Test number
    757976699016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,330 miles (+2,658)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    771848688681
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass105,672 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,672 miles
    Test number
    202138217781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close,and worn at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,498 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,498 miles
    Test number
    514781906708
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,145 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,145 miles
    Test number
    307844304348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,701 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    808515003327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,715 miles (+10,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,715 miles
    Test number
    967467992252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass78,762 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    307085491443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,614 miles (+7,012)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,614 miles
    Test number
    446691191218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,602 miles (+12,737)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    431851000314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    351332389265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,865 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    870542689276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB56 DNU

Does LB56 DNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 DNU expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DNU?
The MOT on LB56 DNU expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 DNU done?
LB56 DNU was recorded at 135,477 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has LB56 DNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DNU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 DNU 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 DNU find?
LB56 DNU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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