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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 LBVMOT history

LB56 LBV is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
156,424 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LBV was last recorded at 156,424 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 6,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,507 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,917 miles
Average per year
8,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,424 miles
  • 2022 – 149,507 miles
  • 2021 – 139,234 miles
  • 2020 – 132,445 miles
  • 2019 – 130,396 miles
  • 2018 – 125,092 miles
  • 2017 – 119,461 miles
  • 2016 – 111,805 miles
  • 2015 – 104,081 miles
  • 2014 – 89,397 miles
  • 2013 – 59,206 miles
  • 2012 – 56,840 miles
  • 2011 – 53,046 miles
  • 2010 – 46,678 miles
  • 2009 – 39,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,424 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • O/S/F CV gaiter leaking but no ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp lenses opaque

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,424 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,424 miles
    Test number
    391266953798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,507 miles (+10,273)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,507 miles
    Test number
    539644249204
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass139,234 miles (+6,789)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,234 miles
    Test number
    534800483634
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,445 miles (+2,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,445 miles
    Test number
    932321594390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP:3711 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,396 miles
    Test number
    369710097574
    • AdvisoryO/S/F CV gaiter leaking but no ingress

  6. Fail130,396 miles (+5,304)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,396 miles
    Test number
    603524292968
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F CV gaiter leaking but no ingress

  7. Pass125,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,092 miles
    Test number
    699269029710
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses opaque

  8. Fail125,092 miles (+5,631)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,092 miles
    Test number
    547629142116
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses opaque

  9. Pass119,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    248060859132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily perished in sidewall

  10. Fail119,451 miles (+7,646)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,451 miles
    Test number
    237550520704
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense excessively deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense excessively deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily perished in sidewall

  11. Pass111,805 miles (+7,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,805 miles
    Test number
    970974118208
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass104,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,081 miles
    Test number
    273482404037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s Rear Tyre Perished.

  13. Fail104,081 miles (+14,684)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,081 miles
    Test number
    666175586969
    • FailureNearside Front Inner 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s Rear Tyre Perished.

  14. Fail89,397 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    616256114217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,397 miles (+30,191)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    838116514289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,206 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    197606343270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,840 miles (+3,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    229347922343
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass53,046 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,046 miles
    Test number
    908831421303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail53,032 miles (+6,354)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,032 miles
    Test number
    407870021407
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass46,678 miles (+7,024)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    481436420314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNsf tyre cut on side wall but not to core

  21. Pass39,654 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    650156909311
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB56 LBV

Does LB56 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LBV expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LBV?
The MOT on LB56 LBV expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LBV done?
LB56 LBV was recorded at 156,424 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 8,369 miles a year.
Has LB56 LBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LBV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 LBV 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 LBV find?
LB56 LBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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