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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 LYSMOT history

LB56 LYS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,660 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LYS was last recorded at 87,660 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 9,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,629 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,031 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,660 miles
  • 2025 – 78,629 miles
  • 2023 – 69,052 miles
  • 2022 – 58,061 miles
  • 2021 – 53,420 miles
  • 2019 – 35,909 miles
  • 2018 – 21,273 miles
  • 2017 – 18,731 miles
  • 2016 – 17,849 miles
  • 2015 – 16,176 miles
  • 2014 – 14,575 miles
  • 2013 – 12,940 miles
  • 2012 – 11,401 miles
  • 2011 – 9,860 miles
  • 2010 – 8,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,660 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,660 miles (+9,031)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    289311511872
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,629 miles (+9,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    457061964053
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,052 miles (+10,991)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    648118839299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    661786583491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,061 miles (+4,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    839940430068
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass53,420 miles (+17,511)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,420 miles
    Test number
    320918483783
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image and low output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image and low output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/broken splits/cracks from impact. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass35,909 miles (+14,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,909 miles
    Test number
    398230216899
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass21,273 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    881249517791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,731 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,731 miles
    Test number
    498847547446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,849 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,849 miles
    Test number
    843226619005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,176 miles (+1,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,176 miles
    Test number
    966959040505
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre side wall cracking

  12. Pass14,575 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,575 miles
    Test number
    566015654244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,940 miles (+1,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    12,940 miles
    Test number
    385589553218
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass11,401 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,401 miles
    Test number
    366269862439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,860 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    9,860 miles
    Test number
    577436781259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    8,421 miles
    Test number
    293931990243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LYS

Does LB56 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LYS is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LYS?
The MOT on LB56 LYS is valid until 16 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 LYS done?
LB56 LYS was recorded at 87,660 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has LB56 LYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LYS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 LYS 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 LYS find?
LB56 LYS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; brake disc worn, but not excessively all four; central rear lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone, and 5 more.

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