Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 LBOMOT history
LB56 LBO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 207,723 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 207,723 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,431 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 LBO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 LBO was last recorded at 207,723 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 1,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 205,851 miles · 11 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,872 miles
- Average per year
- 10,431 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 207,723 miles
- 2023 – 205,851 miles
- 2022 – 198,694 miles
- 2021 – 192,226 miles
- 2020 – 186,620 miles
- 2019 – 179,246 miles
- 2018 – 169,940 miles
- 2017 – 156,639 miles
- 2016 – 146,179 miles
- 2015 – 134,380 miles
- 2014 – 122,695 miles
- 2013 – 110,762 miles
- 2012 – 96,278 miles
- 2011 – 80,702 miles
- 2010 – 66,621 miles
- 2009 – 52,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,723 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,723 miles (+1,872)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 207,723 miles
- Test number
- 499181051459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,851 miles (+7,157)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 205,851 miles
- Test number
- 235364570878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,694 miles (+6,468)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 198,694 miles
- Test number
- 224376889953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,226 miles (+5,606)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 192,226 miles
- Test number
- 505115258653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass186,620 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 186,620 miles
- Test number
- 638432240189
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose securing clamp loose but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail186,618 miles (+7,372)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,618 miles
- Test number
- 658222988912
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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 Outer c v boot leaking grease slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose securing clamp loose but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass179,246 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 179,246 miles
- Test number
- 359211002656
- AdvisoryEmissions limit only just met.
- AdvisoryFront Outer both cv boots seepage of grease.
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished.
Fail179,244 miles (+9,304)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,244 miles
- Test number
- 942313105877
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEmissions limit only just met.
- AdvisoryFront Outer both cv boots seepage of grease.
- AdvisoryNearside head lamp dip beam pattern poor.
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished.
- AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff to open.
Pass169,940 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 169,940 miles
- Test number
- 741644062224
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail169,638 miles (+12,999)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,638 miles
- Test number
- 745182588233
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,639 miles (+10,460)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 156,639 miles
- Test number
- 816952839650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perrishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
Pass146,179 miles (+11,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 146,179 miles
- Test number
- 726934985508
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,380 miles (+11,685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 134,380 miles
- Test number
- 753615269617
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bolt in tread
Pass122,695 miles (+11,933)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 122,695 miles
- Test number
- 198421294219
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass110,762 miles (+14,484)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 110,762 miles
- Test number
- 358613213329
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteHandbrake cable slightly over-adjusted
Pass96,278 miles (+15,576)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,278 miles
- Test number
- 128380812308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight side wall damage offside rear tyre
Pass80,702 miles (+14,081)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 80,702 miles
- Test number
- 439675101400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,621 miles (+14,596)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 66,621 miles
- Test number
- 900563490240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass52,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,025 miles
- Test number
- 510527809328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 LBO
- Does LB56 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 LBO expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 LBO?
- The MOT on LB56 LBO expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 LBO done?
- LB56 LBO was recorded at 207,723 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 10,431 miles a year.
- Has LB56 LBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 LBO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB56 LBO 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 LBO find?
- LB56 LBO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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