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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 FAKMOT history

LB56 FAK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
175,745 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FAK was last recorded at 175,745 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,743 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,745 miles
  • 2024 – 172,668 miles
  • 2023 – 170,409 miles
  • 2022 – 167,031 miles
  • 2021 – 163,315 miles
  • 2020 – 156,843 miles
  • 2019 – 150,941 miles
  • 2018 – 143,262 miles
  • 2017 – 136,053 miles
  • 2016 – 125,771 miles
  • 2015 – 117,031 miles
  • 2014 – 110,217 miles
  • 2013 – 102,367 miles
  • 2012 – 88,154 miles
  • 2011 – 65,134 miles
  • 2010 – 46,595 miles
  • 2009 – 34,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,745 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,745 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,745 miles
    Test number
    790059228840
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail175,743 miles (+3,075)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,743 miles
    Test number
    889511479987
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,668 miles (+2,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,668 miles
    Test number
    668343363327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,409 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,409 miles
    Test number
    908074106391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,031 miles
    Test number
    493277557849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,031 miles (+3,716)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,031 miles
    Test number
    709099507819
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass163,315 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,315 miles
    Test number
    617504283213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,843 miles (+5,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,843 miles
    Test number
    299250382660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass150,941 miles (+7,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,941 miles
    Test number
    432645779425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass143,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,262 miles
    Test number
    540479605307
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail143,262 miles (+7,209)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,262 miles
    Test number
    512644968108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass136,053 miles (+10,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,053 miles
    Test number
    565613754707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,771 miles (+8,740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,771 miles
    Test number
    592587344917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    113915892168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing noisey

  15. Fail117,031 miles (+6,814)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    638645739520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing noisey

  16. Pass110,217 miles (+7,850)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,217 miles
    Test number
    489793524445
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated

  17. Pass102,367 miles (+14,213)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,367 miles
    Test number
    277992403348
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll 4 wheels have curb damage
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel rim apears to have been hit with a hammer sevral times

  18. Pass88,154 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    427010312327
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail88,153 miles (+23,019)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,153 miles
    Test number
    579956002373
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    746861801368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,134 miles (+18,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    987101801300
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  22. Pass46,595 miles (+12,018)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,595 miles
    Test number
    372634010374
    • NoteEngine cover loose
    • NoteSome play nearside inner rack joint

  23. Pass34,577 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    471085119338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,493 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    443589409383
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB56 FAK

Does LB56 FAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FAK is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FAK?
The MOT on LB56 FAK is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FAK done?
LB56 FAK was recorded at 175,745 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 8,871 miles a year.
Has LB56 FAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FAK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 FAK 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 FAK find?
LB56 FAK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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