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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 GVXMOT history

LB56 GVX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,699 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GVX was last recorded at 121,699 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,797 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,902 miles
Average per year
6,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,699 miles
  • 2024 – 118,797 miles
  • 2023 – 114,569 miles
  • 2022 – 111,323 miles
  • 2021 – 107,054 miles
  • 2020 – 102,642 miles
  • 2019 – 98,228 miles
  • 2018 – 95,857 miles
  • 2017 – 89,059 miles
  • 2016 – 64,590 miles
  • 2015 – 51,681 miles
  • 2014 – 39,633 miles
  • 2013 – 35,919 miles
  • 2012 – 29,730 miles
  • 2011 – 24,010 miles
  • 2010 – 18,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,699 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis leg areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Floor covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis legs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,699 miles (+2,902)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,699 miles
    Test number
    516874556209
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis leg areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,797 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,797 miles
    Test number
    993952200030
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted

  3. Fail118,797 miles (+4,228)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,797 miles
    Test number
    602217713476
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust has major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted

  4. Pass114,569 miles (+3,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    922338469231
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,323 miles (+4,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,323 miles
    Test number
    497290291902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass107,054 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    712849362860
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryPlastic floor covers fitted

  7. Fail107,054 miles (+4,412)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    800083611061
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryPlastic floor covers fitted

  8. Pass102,642 miles (+4,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,642 miles
    Test number
    921892348563
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,228 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,228 miles
    Test number
    695320161739
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,227 miles (+2,370)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,227 miles
    Test number
    343555126017
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,857 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    517321272321
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted Obscuring Inspection

  12. Fail95,840 miles (+6,781)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    580744845700
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted Obscuring Inspection

  13. Pass89,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,059 miles
    Test number
    934348600809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,059 miles (+24,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,059 miles
    Test number
    989117094778
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass64,590 miles (+12,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    667519057330
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s headlamp polish, image poor.

  16. Pass51,681 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    995636075192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail51,681 miles (+12,048)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    878076175199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass39,633 miles (+3,714)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,633 miles
    Test number
    697429634172
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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

  19. Pass35,919 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,919 miles
    Test number
    157345333165
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteE.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail35,919 miles (+6,189)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,919 miles
    Test number
    377895433120
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteE.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass29,730 miles (+5,720)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,730 miles
    Test number
    396186542136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass24,010 miles (+5,213)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,010 miles
    Test number
    758591351112
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteENGINE MANGEMANT LIGHT ON

  23. Pass18,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,797 miles
    Test number
    932189140100
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB56 GVX

Does LB56 GVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GVX is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GVX?
The MOT on LB56 GVX is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GVX done?
LB56 GVX was recorded at 121,699 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,676 miles a year.
Has LB56 GVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GVX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 GVX 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 GVX find?
LB56 GVX passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust system corroding; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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