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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 FAFMOT history

LB56 FAF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,104 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FAF
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
2 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FAF was last recorded at 114,104 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 4,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,781 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,323 miles
Average per year
5,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,104 miles
  • 2024 – 109,781 miles
  • 2023 – 105,049 miles
  • 2022 – 100,690 miles
  • 2021 – 99,130 miles
  • 2020 – 97,429 miles
  • 2019 – 95,180 miles
  • 2018 – 92,309 miles
  • 2017 – 85,302 miles
  • 2016 – 78,714 miles
  • 2015 – 71,665 miles
  • 2014 – 64,653 miles
  • 2013 – 57,834 miles
  • 2012 – 50,233 miles
  • 2011 – 42,407 miles
  • 2010 – 35,389 miles
  • 2009 – 25,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,104 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,104 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,104 miles
    Test number
    216204412626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,781 miles
    Test number
    643084141614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,781 miles (+4,732)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,781 miles
    Test number
    195824196407
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,049 miles (+4,359)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    131745001260
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole damage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,690 miles (+1,560)5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    559334040478
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    826444422879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,130 miles (+1,701)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    534752544407
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,429 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,429 miles
    Test number
    465083858551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass95,180 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,180 miles
    Test number
    885649089908
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,309 miles (+7,007)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    479899527947
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass85,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    421397467366
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail85,302 miles (+6,588)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    792545372053
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  13. Pass78,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,714 miles
    Test number
    752676937723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail78,714 miles (+7,049)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,714 miles
    Test number
    886390505464
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,665 miles (+7,012)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    676008805471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  16. Pass64,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,653 miles
    Test number
    986249204378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,653 miles (+6,819)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,653 miles
    Test number
    989869104369
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,834 miles (+7,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    359010913382
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,233 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,233 miles
    Test number
    277243402357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    167464501309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,407 miles (+7,018)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    416524501325
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail35,389 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,389 miles
    Test number
    494623290276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass35,389 miles (+9,395)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,389 miles
    Test number
    633983090292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,994 miles
    Test number
    170533909340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FAF

Does LB56 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FAF is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FAF?
The MOT on LB56 FAF is valid until 21 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 FAF done?
LB56 FAF was recorded at 114,104 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,485 miles a year.
Has LB56 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FAF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 FAF 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 FAF find?
LB56 FAF passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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