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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 FBEMOT history

LB56 FBE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,712 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FBE was last recorded at 46,712 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,956 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
2,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,712 miles
  • 2025 – 45,956 miles
  • 2024 – 44,542 miles
  • 2023 – 41,825 miles
  • 2022 – 38,564 miles
  • 2021 – 35,760 miles
  • 2020 – 32,876 miles
  • 2019 – 31,428 miles
  • 2018 – 30,904 miles
  • 2017 – 28,922 miles
  • 2016 – 27,099 miles
  • 2015 – 25,776 miles
  • 2014 – 24,018 miles
  • 2013 – 22,370 miles
  • 2012 – 20,205 miles
  • 2011 – 17,972 miles
  • 2010 – 14,578 miles
  • 2009 – 10,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding to both headlamp lenses

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear to both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,712 miles
    Test number
    570343227485
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail46,712 miles (+756)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,712 miles
    Test number
    870440568620
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail45,956 miles (+1,414)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,956 miles
    Test number
    667838111377
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing slightly corroded but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass44,542 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    497728339639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,540 miles (+2,715)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,540 miles
    Test number
    398999964172
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass41,825 miles (+3,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,825 miles
    Test number
    483844869253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass38,564 miles (+2,804)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    510825748383
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image barely visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image barely visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass35,760 miles (+2,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,760 miles
    Test number
    617772501062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass32,876 miles (+1,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    390018213304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryScreen chip
  10. Pass31,428 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    801275462245
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding to both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear to both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail31,428 miles (+524)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    144228886551
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding to both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear to both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass30,904 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,904 miles
    Test number
    952708425110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,922 miles (+1,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,922 miles
    Test number
    981672302301
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  14. Pass27,099 miles (+1,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,099 miles
    Test number
    149327327385
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass25,776 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,776 miles
    Test number
    908592537644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,018 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,018 miles
    Test number
    418342884202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,370 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,370 miles
    Test number
    466512803438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,205 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    369350392460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,972 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,972 miles
    Test number
    587801491287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,578 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,578 miles
    Test number
    400341700360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,570 miles (+3,775)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,570 miles
    Test number
    172120100356
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  22. Pass10,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,795 miles
    Test number
    373931209344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FBE

Does LB56 FBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FBE is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FBE?
The MOT on LB56 FBE is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FBE done?
LB56 FBE was recorded at 46,712 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,153 miles a year.
Has LB56 FBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FBE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 FBE 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 FBE find?
LB56 FBE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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