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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 GYPMOT history

LB56 GYP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,124 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GYP was last recorded at 150,124 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,290 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,834 miles
Average per year
6,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,124 miles
  • 2025 – 142,290 miles
  • 2024 – 135,947 miles
  • 2023 – 129,221 miles
  • 2021 – 124,618 miles
  • 2020 – 120,046 miles
  • 2019 – 116,978 miles
  • 2018 – 114,036 miles
  • 2017 – 110,560 miles
  • 2016 – 108,102 miles
  • 2015 – 103,883 miles
  • 2014 – 99,117 miles
  • 2013 – 87,490 miles
  • 2012 – 73,974 miles
  • 2011 – 63,134 miles
  • 2010 – 51,712 miles
  • 2009 – 39,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,124 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,124 miles (+7,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,124 miles
    Test number
    673190957601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,290 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,290 miles
    Test number
    333846137363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,947 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,947 miles
    Test number
    444364249899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,221 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,221 miles
    Test number
    479810554898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,618 miles (+4,572)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    529450712072
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass120,046 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,046 miles
    Test number
    172906092947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,978 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,978 miles
    Test number
    671377726053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,974 miles (+2,938)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    642977024726
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,036 miles (+3,476)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    851750207991
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,560 miles (+2,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    376074701337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass108,102 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,102 miles
    Test number
    404768813537
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight

  12. Fail108,067 miles (+4,184)5 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,067 miles
    Test number
    967389521493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (2254517) (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/link - split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  13. Pass103,883 miles (+4,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,883 miles
    Test number
    718709169624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  14. Pass99,117 miles (+11,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,117 miles
    Test number
    717466144321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass87,490 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    195106543374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail87,475 miles (+13,501)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    406683743324
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass73,974 miles (+10,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,974 miles
    Test number
    835831212335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,134 miles (+11,422)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,134 miles
    Test number
    641728753526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,712 miles (+12,027)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    422647820481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    423665019460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GYP

Does LB56 GYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GYP is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GYP?
The MOT on LB56 GYP is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GYP done?
LB56 GYP was recorded at 150,124 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,810 miles a year.
Has LB56 GYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GYP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 GYP 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 GYP find?
LB56 GYP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

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