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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 GVCMOT history

LB56 GVC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 222,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
222,098 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GVC was last recorded at 222,098 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 17,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,315 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,783 miles
Average per year
9,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,098 miles
  • 2024 – 204,315 miles
  • 2023 – 199,090 miles
  • 2022 – 192,955 miles
  • 2021 – 183,598 miles
  • 2020 – 183,449 miles
  • 2019 – 174,682 miles
  • 2018 – 170,003 miles
  • 2017 – 162,152 miles
  • 2016 – 148,474 miles
  • 2015 – 130,289 miles
  • 2014 – 126,181 miles
  • 2013 – 119,297 miles
  • 2012 – 113,093 miles
  • 2010 – 88,910 miles
  • 2009 – 65,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake slight lag.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,098 miles (+17,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    222,098 miles
    Test number
    545482584906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass204,315 miles (+289)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    204,315 miles
    Test number
    622803727377
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail204,026 miles (+4,936)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,026 miles
    Test number
    719324356561
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,090 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,090 miles
    Test number
    684352732345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,955 miles (+9,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    192,955 miles
    Test number
    469731984630
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,598 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,598 miles
    Test number
    185357272372
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight lag.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc rust.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight lag.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reading on minimum 16%.

  7. Fail183,598 miles (+149)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,598 miles
    Test number
    795229439220
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight lag.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc rust.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight lag.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reading on minimum 16%.

  8. Pass183,449 miles (+8,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,449 miles
    Test number
    567772970518
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL lamp illuminated

  9. Pass174,682 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,682 miles
    Test number
    139609768458
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

  10. Fail174,671 miles (+4,668)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,671 miles
    Test number
    453544086234
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tarnished
    • AdvisoryN/S/F inner CV boot weeping grease
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  11. Pass170,003 miles (+7,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,003 miles
    Test number
    598375171013
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

  12. Pass162,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,152 miles
    Test number
    799864090062
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  13. Fail162,152 miles (+13,678)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,152 miles
    Test number
    772957030136
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass148,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,474 miles
    Test number
    154960785151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

  15. Fail148,474 miles (+18,185)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,474 miles
    Test number
    630271856451
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

  16. Pass130,289 miles (+4,108)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,289 miles
    Test number
    997119215147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass126,181 miles (+6,884)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    555452414199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres worn low on inner edges

  18. Pass119,297 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,297 miles
    Test number
    169136213132
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Fail119,297 miles (+6,204)1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,297 miles
    Test number
    587406613105
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass113,093 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    255546892015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

  21. Fail113,093 miles (+24,183)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    616473892095
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

  22. Pass88,910 miles (+23,460)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    364905840216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    952010059230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GVC

Does LB56 GVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GVC is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GVC?
The MOT on LB56 GVC is valid until 2 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 GVC done?
LB56 GVC was recorded at 222,098 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,666 miles a year.
Has LB56 GVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GVC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 GVC 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 GVC find?
LB56 GVC passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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