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White · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LB56 FXXMOT history

LB56 FXX is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,240 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FXX was last recorded at 181,240 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,207 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
8,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,240 miles
  • 2024 – 180,481 miles
  • 2023 – 179,669 miles
  • 2022 – 176,247 miles
  • 2021 – 165,216 miles
  • 2020 – 160,129 miles
  • 2018 – 139,228 miles
  • 2017 – 127,341 miles
  • 2016 – 115,208 miles
  • 2015 – 103,188 miles
  • 2014 – 90,842 miles
  • 2013 – 83,963 miles
  • 2012 – 72,496 miles
  • 2011 – 60,794 miles
  • 2010 – 48,577 miles
  • 2009 – 36,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,240 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,240 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,240 miles
    Test number
    251841411584
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail181,207 miles (+726)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,207 miles
    Test number
    913985980497
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,481 miles (+812)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,481 miles
    Test number
    719792255405
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass179,669 miles (+3,422)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    179,669 miles
    Test number
    767409921568
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass176,247 miles (+11,031)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,247 miles
    Test number
    982836362225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,216 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,216 miles
    Test number
    128806896695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,129 miles
    Test number
    111741689756
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  8. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616710558241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted to outer sills both sides
    • AdvisoryRear end has surface corrosion on all components

  9. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    462942192775
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted to outer sills both sides
    • AdvisoryRear end has surface corrosion on all components

  10. Pass139,228 miles (+11,887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,228 miles
    Test number
    224412760419
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,341 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    213522912429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,242 miles (+12,034)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    802529988256
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass115,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,208 miles
    Test number
    879961206992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail115,208 miles (+12,020)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,208 miles
    Test number
    671297241265
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,188 miles (+12,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,188 miles
    Test number
    218861535180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass90,842 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    169638044193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail90,842 miles (+6,879)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    469117544100
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass83,963 miles (+11,467)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,963 miles
    Test number
    955690013383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,496 miles (+11,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    225604612325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,794 miles (+12,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    308887491455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,577 miles (+12,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,577 miles
    Test number
    313910900352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    123797309342
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB56 FXX

Does LB56 FXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FXX is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FXX?
The MOT on LB56 FXX is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FXX done?
LB56 FXX was recorded at 181,240 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,988 miles a year.
Has LB56 FXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FXX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 FXX 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 FXX find?
LB56 FXX passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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