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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LB56 FXGMOT history

LB56 FXG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,889 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FXG was last recorded at 81,889 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,373 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,516 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,889 miles
  • 2025 – 78,373 miles
  • 2024 – 74,302 miles
  • 2023 – 69,277 miles
  • 2022 – 65,267 miles
  • 2021 – 60,753 miles
  • 2020 – 54,175 miles
  • 2019 – 48,106 miles
  • 2018 – 42,619 miles
  • 2016 – 32,661 miles
  • 2015 – 28,228 miles
  • 2014 – 26,795 miles
  • 2013 – 23,597 miles
  • 2012 – 20,478 miles
  • 2011 – 17,171 miles
  • 2010 – 12,658 miles
  • 2009 – 9,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,889 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,889 miles (+3,516)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    130430186431
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,373 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    626919228784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    422351008270
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail74,302 miles (+5,025)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    692248335130
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,277 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    495377463125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,267 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    179268446214
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail65,267 miles (+4,514)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    197651041323
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,753 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    697491722744
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail60,753 miles (+6,578)3 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    957391240350
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass54,175 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    158402115407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,106 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    871230119949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    549209707449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail42,619 miles (+9,958)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    650188964636
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,661 miles (+4,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    700874370802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass28,228 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,228 miles
    Test number
    401710786392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,795 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,795 miles
    Test number
    339269224334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,597 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    515806433377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,478 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,478 miles
    Test number
    366867502317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,171 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,171 miles
    Test number
    947244101330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,658 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,658 miles
    Test number
    471616590223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,218 miles
    Test number
    471659309459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FXG

Does LB56 FXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FXG is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FXG?
The MOT on LB56 FXG is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FXG done?
LB56 FXG was recorded at 81,889 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has LB56 FXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FXG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 FXG 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 FXG find?
LB56 FXG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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