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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 JXUMOT history

LB56 JXU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,360 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 JXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 JXU was last recorded at 181,360 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 16,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,404 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16,956 miles
Average per year
9,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,360 miles
  • 2025 – 164,404 miles
  • 2024 – 144,882 miles
  • 2023 – 136,607 miles
  • 2022 – 130,190 miles
  • 2021 – 124,688 miles
  • 2020 – 119,540 miles
  • 2019 – 112,320 miles
  • 2018 – 105,083 miles
  • 2017 – 94,088 miles
  • 2016 – 86,525 miles
  • 2015 – 76,335 miles
  • 2014 – 67,569 miles
  • 2013 – 58,192 miles
  • 2012 – 50,300 miles
  • 2011 – 41,678 miles
  • 2009 – 25,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,360 miles (+16,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,360 miles
    Test number
    795477057362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,404 miles (+19,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,404 miles
    Test number
    604851333306
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,882 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,882 miles
    Test number
    145626890306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,882 miles (+8,275)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,882 miles
    Test number
    979635493739
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,607 miles
    Test number
    708526577661
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail136,607 miles (+6,417)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,607 miles
    Test number
    135396291878
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,190 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    164231631591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail130,176 miles (+5,488)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    857655049775
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,688 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    333083057556
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail124,688 miles (+5,148)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    403402918326
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass119,540 miles (+18)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,540 miles
    Test number
    987551414790
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail119,522 miles (+7,202)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    553147727652
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass112,320 miles (+7,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,320 miles
    Test number
    772221707032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass105,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    849212781347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,083 miles (+19)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    699328705564
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  16. Fail105,064 miles (+10,976)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,064 miles
    Test number
    277719604825
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    889475976573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,082 miles (+7,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,082 miles
    Test number
    104225614724
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass86,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    526957577960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail86,525 miles (+10,190)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    228760197039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass76,335 miles (+8,766)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    709403035139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

  22. Pass67,569 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    799411854112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,192 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,192 miles
    Test number
    255696733479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,300 miles (+8,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    617004522151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail41,678 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    116921751182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge

  26. Pass41,678 miles (+16,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    866731051131
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge

  27. Pass25,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,271 miles
    Test number
    403361149436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 JXU

Does LB56 JXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 JXU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 JXU?
The MOT on LB56 JXU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 JXU done?
LB56 JXU was recorded at 181,360 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 9,416 miles a year.
Has LB56 JXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 JXU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 JXU 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 JXU find?
LB56 JXU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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