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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 KZWMOT history

LB56 KZW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,816 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KZW was last recorded at 132,816 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 8,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,127 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,689 miles
Average per year
4,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,816 miles
  • 2024 – 124,127 miles
  • 2023 – 115,670 miles
  • 2022 – 109,966 miles
  • 2021 – 99,210 miles
  • 2020 – 96,439 miles
  • 2019 – 94,452 miles
  • 2018 – 91,267 miles
  • 2017 – 88,713 miles
  • 2016 – 86,377 miles
  • 2015 – 84,788 miles
  • 2014 – 82,792 miles
  • 2013 – 79,613 miles
  • 2012 – 75,393 miles
  • 2011 – 72,527 miles
  • 2010 – 67,570 miles
  • 2009 – 55,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,816 miles (+8,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,816 miles
    Test number
    833496275870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass124,127 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,127 miles
    Test number
    758054425839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,935 miles (+8,265)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,935 miles
    Test number
    177545699410
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,670 miles (+5,704)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,670 miles
    Test number
    629949279656
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,966 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    104665210942
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,966 miles (+10,756)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    713558038842
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,210 miles (+2,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,210 miles
    Test number
    658327062799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass96,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    464670858637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail96,439 miles (+1,987)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    772016775741
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    311992122255
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor

  11. Fail94,452 miles (+3,185)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    774099789242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor

  12. Pass91,267 miles (+2,554)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,267 miles
    Test number
    565039343462
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryNail offside rear
    • AdvisorySmall damage to windscreen

  13. Pass88,713 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    334274662818
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension link arm bushes slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass86,377 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,377 miles
    Test number
    158298205154
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly misshapen on inner edge

  15. Pass84,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,788 miles
    Test number
    595169188266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,788 miles (+1,996)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,788 miles
    Test number
    572184200700
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass82,792 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,792 miles
    Test number
    315392814329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    995774403372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,613 miles (+4,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    317854903387
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass75,393 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    376652112397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,527 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,527 miles
    Test number
    406347801425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,570 miles (+12,153)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,570 miles
    Test number
    973224690259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,417 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,417 miles
    Test number
    273172499235
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall no exposed cords.

  24. Fail55,417 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,417 miles
    Test number
    651302499254
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall no exposed cords.

Questions about LB56 KZW

Does LB56 KZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 KZW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KZW?
The MOT on LB56 KZW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 KZW done?
LB56 KZW was recorded at 132,816 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,794 miles a year.
Has LB56 KZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KZW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 KZW 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 KZW find?
LB56 KZW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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