Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 GWEMOT history
LB56 GWE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 197,320 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 197,320 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 GWE
- 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
- 16 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 GWE was last recorded at 197,320 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 12,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 185,141 miles · 5 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,179 miles
- Average per year
- 7,755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,320 miles
- 2024 – 185,141 miles
- 2023 – 178,577 miles
- 2022 – 171,047 miles
- 2021 – 167,178 miles
- 2020 – 164,706 miles
- 2019 – 159,726 miles
- 2018 – 157,527 miles
- 2017 – 152,005 miles
- 2016 – 143,847 miles
- 2015 – 135,841 miles
- 2014 – 126,600 miles
- 2013 – 116,829 miles
- 2012 – 107,368 miles
- 2011 – 90,688 miles
- 2009 – 71,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,320 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front number plate slight crack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,320 miles (+12,179)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 197,320 miles
- Test number
- 956627295397
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,141 miles (+6,564)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 185,141 miles
- Test number
- 132274419166
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,577 miles (+7,530)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 178,577 miles
- Test number
- 172289563120
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,047 miles (+3,869)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 171,047 miles
- Test number
- 846110610595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,178 miles (+2,472)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 167,178 miles
- Test number
- 457024343136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 164,706 miles
- Test number
- 198419557980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,706 miles (+4,980)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,706 miles
- Test number
- 170200275239
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,726 miles (+2,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 159,726 miles
- Test number
- 878381684966
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,527 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 157,527 miles
- Test number
- 100249825100
- AdvisoryFront number plate slight crack
Fail157,525 miles (+5,520)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,525 miles
- Test number
- 180703472859
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront number plate slight crack
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass152,005 miles (+8,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 152,005 miles
- Test number
- 985418916777
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
Pass143,847 miles (+8,006)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 143,847 miles
- Test number
- 278416850034
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass135,841 miles (+96)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 135,841 miles
- Test number
- 615705865029
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail135,745 miles (+9,145)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,745 miles
- Test number
- 199557955003
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass126,600 miles (+9,771)9 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 126,600 miles
- Test number
- 995981494044
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s/f wiper ends split not affecting cleaning screen
- NoteO/s/f wiper ends split but not affecting clearing screen
Pass116,829 miles (+9,461)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 116,829 miles
- Test number
- 577866053072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,368 miles (+16,680)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 107,368 miles
- Test number
- 257442262002
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,688 miles (+19,388)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 90,688 miles
- Test number
- 575891661051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,300 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 71,300 miles
- Test number
- 161092529377
- NoteStone damage to windscreen.
Fail71,300 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,300 miles
- Test number
- 712292729331
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteStone damage to windscreen.
Questions about LB56 GWE
- Does LB56 GWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GWE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 GWE?
- The MOT on LB56 GWE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 GWE done?
- LB56 GWE was recorded at 197,320 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,755 miles a year.
- Has LB56 GWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 GWE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB56 GWE 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 GWE find?
- LB56 GWE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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