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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 LAAMOT history

LB56 LAA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,136 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LAA was last recorded at 136,136 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,359 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
6,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,136 miles
  • 2025 – 135,359 miles
  • 2024 – 134,412 miles
  • 2023 – 133,366 miles
  • 2022 – 129,034 miles
  • 2021 – 127,557 miles
  • 2020 – 126,689 miles
  • 2019 – 124,463 miles
  • 2018 – 111,481 miles
  • 2017 – 97,985 miles
  • 2016 – 93,605 miles
  • 2014 – 81,273 miles
  • 2013 – 66,182 miles
  • 2012 – 50,598 miles
  • 2011 – 39,636 miles
  • 2010 – 24,967 miles
  • 2009 – 24,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,136 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front tyre perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,136 miles (+777)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    211276040788
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,359 miles
    Test number
    840537667767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,359 miles (+947)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,359 miles
    Test number
    397675099003
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,412 miles
    Test number
    971194837533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,412 miles (+1,046)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,412 miles
    Test number
    622009397587
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,366 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,366 miles
    Test number
    651612168222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,034 miles
    Test number
    943310037280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail129,034 miles (+1,477)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,034 miles
    Test number
    335049607834
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass127,557 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,557 miles
    Test number
    761351746679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded

  10. Fail127,555 miles (+866)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    325167365882
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens faded

  11. Pass126,689 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    101089701801
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Fail126,686 miles (+2,223)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    822247309522
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater not working on door mirror housing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer door strip sticking out. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  13. Pass124,463 miles (+12,982)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,463 miles
    Test number
    541314955825
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT LOOSE OF GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wish bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass111,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,481 miles
    Test number
    347902249198
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn/front tyres close to limit/rear discs in poor condition

  15. Fail111,481 miles (+13,496)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,481 miles
    Test number
    578398323868
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn/front tyres close to limit/rear discs in poor condition

  16. Pass97,985 miles (+4,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,985 miles
    Test number
    542949892617
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass93,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,605 miles
    Test number
    410697123502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished

  18. Fail93,605 miles (+12,332)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,605 miles
    Test number
    217152167981
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished

  19. Pass81,273 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    926943194247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear outer tail bulb inop

  20. Fail81,273 miles (+15,091)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    199353394237
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear outer tail bulb inop

  21. Pass66,182 miles (+15,584)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    705610923276
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has uneven wear
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  22. Fail50,598 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    115938532140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass50,598 miles (+10,962)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    746968932194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass39,636 miles (+14,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    615598581013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass24,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,967 miles
    Test number
    493189360023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,967 miles (+436)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,967 miles
    Test number
    652918960033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass24,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,531 miles
    Test number
    202432529322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LAA

Does LB56 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LAA is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LAA?
The MOT on LB56 LAA is valid until 18 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 LAA done?
LB56 LAA was recorded at 136,136 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,711 miles a year.
Has LB56 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LAA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 LAA 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 LAA find?
LB56 LAA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear windscreen wiper blade defective; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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