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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 LBFMOT history

LB56 LBF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 197,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
197,553 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LBF was last recorded at 197,553 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 16,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,005 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
16,548 miles
Average per year
12,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,553 miles
  • 2021 – 181,005 miles
  • 2020 – 164,909 miles
  • 2019 – 155,380 miles
  • 2018 – 143,751 miles
  • 2017 – 137,801 miles
  • 2016 – 131,762 miles
  • 2015 – 125,259 miles
  • 2014 – 109,099 miles
  • 2013 – 95,450 miles
  • 2012 – 92,406 miles
  • 2011 – 77,834 miles
  • 2010 – 55,863 miles
  • 2009 – 32,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,553 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,553 miles (+16,548)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    197,553 miles
    Test number
    369147259585
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass181,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    181,005 miles
    Test number
    202310801616
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail181,005 miles (+16,096)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,005 miles
    Test number
    865895206768
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,909 miles
    Test number
    572096855276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,909 miles (+9,529)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,909 miles
    Test number
    350349549040
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass155,380 miles (+549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,380 miles
    Test number
    942024260320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail154,831 miles (+11,080)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,831 miles
    Test number
    399522546638
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,751 miles (+5,950)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,751 miles
    Test number
    789957743584
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,801 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,801 miles
    Test number
    769703344481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,762 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    955138845473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,259 miles (+16,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,259 miles
    Test number
    884047726008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing unevenly on inner side + smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass109,099 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,099 miles
    Test number
    599397734325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,914 miles (+13,464)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    905123134334
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass95,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,450 miles
    Test number
    287383733305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail95,448 miles (+3,042)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    839603633317
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass92,406 miles (+14,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,406 miles
    Test number
    498948432474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,834 miles (+21,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    145615911357
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass55,863 miles (+23,776)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,863 miles
    Test number
    880525310372
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edges

  19. Pass32,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,087 miles
    Test number
    170361609313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB56 LBF

Does LB56 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LBF expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LBF?
The MOT on LB56 LBF expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LBF done?
LB56 LBF was recorded at 197,553 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 12,609 miles a year.
Has LB56 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LBF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 LBF 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 LBF find?
LB56 LBF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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