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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 GYKMOT history

LB56 GYK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,120 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GYK was last recorded at 114,120 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,119 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,120 miles
  • 2025 – 112,033 miles
  • 2024 – 106,599 miles
  • 2023 – 101,788 miles
  • 2022 – 99,455 miles
  • 2021 – 94,489 miles
  • 2020 – 90,299 miles
  • 2019 – 85,537 miles
  • 2018 – 79,577 miles
  • 2017 – 75,326 miles
  • 2016 – 69,053 miles
  • 2015 – 61,755 miles
  • 2014 – 55,634 miles
  • 2012 – 46,793 miles
  • 2011 – 41,675 miles
  • 2010 – 30,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,120 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,120 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,120 miles
    Test number
    912185347493
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail114,119 miles (+2,086)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    782897048698
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,033 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,033 miles
    Test number
    888553503100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,996 miles (+5,397)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,996 miles
    Test number
    613815509220
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass106,599 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,599 miles
    Test number
    341098370843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,788 miles
    Test number
    856024113826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,788 miles (+2,333)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,788 miles
    Test number
    341234028847
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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))

  8. Pass99,455 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    655473311249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,489 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    909859283476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,299 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    439557601330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass85,537 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    163543009182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    512431301004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail79,577 miles (+4,251)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    243733999443
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass75,326 miles (+6,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,326 miles
    Test number
    605346017877
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass69,053 miles (+7,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    314764523502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass61,755 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    567676105166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail61,751 miles (+6,117)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    786705305177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,634 miles (+8,841)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    169102494015
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,793 miles (+5,118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,793 miles
    Test number
    317684232271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffical parking permits displayed

  20. Pass41,675 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    405267131106
    • NoteHead lamps on lowest limits

  21. Fail41,675 miles (+11,167)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    106217731132
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteHead lamps on lowest limits

  22. Pass30,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    413982410075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GYK

Does LB56 GYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GYK is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GYK?
The MOT on LB56 GYK is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GYK done?
LB56 GYK was recorded at 114,120 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
Has LB56 GYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GYK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 GYK 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 GYK find?
LB56 GYK passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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