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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 LBYMOT history

LB56 LBY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,746 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LBY
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
23 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LBY was last recorded at 110,746 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,782 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,964 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,746 miles
  • 2025 – 105,782 miles
  • 2024 – 100,204 miles
  • 2022 – 94,841 miles
  • 2020 – 91,608 miles
  • 2019 – 90,083 miles
  • 2018 – 85,389 miles
  • 2017 – 82,880 miles
  • 2015 – 80,281 miles
  • 2013 – 74,989 miles
  • 2012 – 72,059 miles
  • 2010 – 54,333 miles
  • 2009 – 34,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,746 miles
  • 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))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,746 miles (+4,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,746 miles
    Test number
    296707427231
    • 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))

  2. Pass105,782 miles (+5,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,782 miles
    Test number
    310133871542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass100,204 miles (+5,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,204 miles
    Test number
    571164619745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass94,841 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,841 miles
    Test number
    641239746503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,044 miles (+1,436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    598211373683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,608 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,608 miles
    Test number
    571590834183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,083 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    306764900160
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,515 miles (+2,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    356271646675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass85,389 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,389 miles
    Test number
    159649614845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,880 miles
    Test number
    804638006465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,880 miles (+2,599)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,880 miles
    Test number
    937314496206
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass80,281 miles (+2,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    912260779388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,662 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    795086205071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,989 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    278954063365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,059 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    557196852330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,276 miles (+13,943)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    356373402007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,333 miles (+20,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,333 miles
    Test number
    970328090268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass34,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,226 miles
    Test number
    432872129482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LBY

Does LB56 LBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LBY is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LBY?
The MOT on LB56 LBY is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LBY done?
LB56 LBY was recorded at 110,746 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LB56 LBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LBY has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LB56 LBY 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 LBY find?
LB56 LBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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