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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 FBCMOT history

LB56 FBC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,975 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FBC was last recorded at 90,975 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 15,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,437 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15,538 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,975 miles
  • 2022 – 75,437 miles
  • 2021 – 72,362 miles
  • 2020 – 67,914 miles
  • 2019 – 61,814 miles
  • 2018 – 59,619 miles
  • 2017 – 54,823 miles
  • 2016 – 48,032 miles
  • 2015 – 45,865 miles
  • 2014 – 38,495 miles
  • 2013 – 31,345 miles
  • 2012 – 26,971 miles
  • 2011 – 21,566 miles
  • 2010 – 17,207 miles
  • 2009 – 12,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 O/S AND N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • STEERING VERY STIFF AT WHEELS O/S AND N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,975 miles (+15,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    770864225230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,437 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    825775796257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySTEERING VERY STIFF AT WHEELS O/S AND N/S

  3. Fail75,436 miles (+3,074)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    826642955904
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective HEADLIGHTS REQUIRE CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySTEERING VERY STIFF AT WHEELS O/S AND N/S

  4. Pass72,362 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    186437634356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INNER EDGES. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INNER EDGES AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail72,362 miles (+4,448)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    249451969210
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF POLISH OR REPLACE (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INNER EDGES. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INNER EDGES AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,914 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,914 miles
    Test number
    107572266172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail67,912 miles (+6,098)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    681845405858
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,814 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,814 miles
    Test number
    383671322704
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass59,619 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    771446349016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    539062830620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,823 miles (+6,791)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    693564144200
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass48,032 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,032 miles
    Test number
    965961030810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,865 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    442681325500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,495 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    499342944244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,345 miles (+4,374)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,345 miles
    Test number
    466779343243
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass26,971 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    777275762271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,566 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,566 miles
    Test number
    665749351222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,207 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,207 miles
    Test number
    370151470266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,233 miles
    Test number
    312381779425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FBC

Does LB56 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FBC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FBC?
The MOT on LB56 FBC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FBC done?
LB56 FBC was recorded at 90,975 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has LB56 FBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FBC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 FBC 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 FBC find?
LB56 FBC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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