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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 LYRMOT history

LB56 LYR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
101,833 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LYR was last recorded at 101,833 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 6,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,823 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,010 miles
Average per year
6,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,833 miles
  • 2022 – 95,823 miles
  • 2021 – 88,166 miles
  • 2020 – 84,340 miles
  • 2019 – 79,909 miles
  • 2018 – 72,061 miles
  • 2017 – 64,667 miles
  • 2016 – 56,135 miles
  • 2015 – 46,562 miles
  • 2014 – 38,838 miles
  • 2013 – 30,360 miles
  • 2012 – 22,991 miles
  • 2011 – 17,074 miles
  • 2010 – 11,910 miles
  • 2009 – 9,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,833 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,833 miles (+6,010)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    942706429478
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  2. Pass95,823 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,823 miles
    Test number
    252551339157
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail95,823 miles (+7,657)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,823 miles
    Test number
    422691357993
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass88,166 miles (+3,826)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    240993400289
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

  5. Pass84,340 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    516616195956
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail84,340 miles (+4,431)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    663586671747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,909 miles (+7,848)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    128436635392
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from sump plug

  8. Pass72,061 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    412099971011
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  9. Fail72,061 miles (+7,394)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    579388038818
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  10. Pass64,667 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    955868258323
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance in mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail64,667 miles (+8,532)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    471385887069
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance in mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass56,135 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    827804614824
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail56,090 miles (+9,528)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    467035738900
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass46,562 miles (+7,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,562 miles
    Test number
    410260208847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass38,838 miles (+8,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    688081484296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass30,360 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    808500183236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,991 miles (+5,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    508739072294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass17,074 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,074 miles
    Test number
    237857071204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,910 miles (+2,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,910 miles
    Test number
    201468370218
    • NoteRear brake pads to be checked

  20. Pass9,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,642 miles
    Test number
    122190589272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LYR

Does LB56 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LYR expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LYR?
The MOT on LB56 LYR expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LYR done?
LB56 LYR was recorded at 101,833 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
Has LB56 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LYR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 LYR 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 LYR find?
LB56 LYR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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