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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 FVOMOT history

LB56 FVO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 204,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
204,198 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FVO was last recorded at 204,198 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 2,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,188 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,010 miles
Average per year
9,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,198 miles
  • 2023 – 202,188 miles
  • 2022 – 199,600 miles
  • 2021 – 198,424 miles
  • 2020 – 196,145 miles
  • 2019 – 191,383 miles
  • 2018 – 188,282 miles
  • 2017 – 181,823 miles
  • 2016 – 171,917 miles
  • 2015 – 161,618 miles
  • 2014 – 151,394 miles
  • 2013 – 133,452 miles
  • 2012 – 114,378 miles
  • 2011 – 98,653 miles
  • 2010 – 81,115 miles
  • 2009 – 58,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,198 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryLower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,198 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,198 miles
    Test number
    791831559352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail204,197 miles (+2,009)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,197 miles
    Test number
    968091952140
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass202,188 miles (+16)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    202,188 miles
    Test number
    924660386561
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail202,172 miles (+2,572)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,172 miles
    Test number
    376786499005
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,600 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,600 miles
    Test number
    626767067557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail199,582 miles (+1,158)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,582 miles
    Test number
    465960766326
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass198,424 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    198,424 miles
    Test number
    885132801305
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  8. Fail198,424 miles (+2,279)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,424 miles
    Test number
    905168538311
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  9. Pass196,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    196,145 miles
    Test number
    124938718386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail196,145 miles (+4,762)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,145 miles
    Test number
    553045113939
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass191,383 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,383 miles
    Test number
    720232306399
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail191,383 miles (+3,101)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,383 miles
    Test number
    535170115051
    • MajorEmissions not tested Major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass188,282 miles (+6,459)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    188,282 miles
    Test number
    604724362071
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield adrift above rear silencer

  14. Pass181,823 miles (+9,906)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    181,823 miles
    Test number
    554298527034
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroding.
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel slightly stiff to rotate.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield fixings deteriorating.
    • AdvisorySlight play in the nsf lower arm front bush.
    • AdvisoryUnable to clearly see rear brake pads.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass171,917 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,917 miles
    Test number
    535029345802
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNsf lower arm, front bush has slight play , deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOsr suspension bush deteriorating, chalked.
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryStone chip in zone B.
    • AdvisoryUnable to clearly see inner brake pads.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components.

  16. Fail171,917 miles (+10,299)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,917 miles
    Test number
    498076438591
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNsf lower arm, front bush has slight play , deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOsr suspension bush deteriorating, chalked.
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryStone chip in zone B.
    • AdvisoryUnable to clearly see inner brake pads.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components.

  17. Pass161,618 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,618 miles
    Test number
    106795964090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail161,598 miles (+10,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,598 miles
    Test number
    901035701552
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass151,394 miles (+17,942)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    151,394 miles
    Test number
    335851324325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,452 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,452 miles
    Test number
    579909733309
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail133,451 miles (+19,073)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,451 miles
    Test number
    519918633319
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass114,378 miles (+15,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    114,378 miles
    Test number
    665478332350
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass98,653 miles (+17,538)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,653 miles
    Test number
    375762131317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,115 miles (+23,074)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    483684730443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,041 miles
    Test number
    443996839294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FVO

Does LB56 FVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 FVO expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FVO?
The MOT on LB56 FVO expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 FVO done?
LB56 FVO was recorded at 204,198 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 9,802 miles a year.
Has LB56 FVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FVO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 FVO 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 FVO find?
LB56 FVO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; lower cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.

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