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White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LB56 LYTMOT history

LB56 LYT is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
125,127 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LYT was last recorded at 125,127 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,674 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
453 miles
Average per year
7,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,127 miles
  • 2023 – 124,674 miles
  • 2022 – 120,465 miles
  • 2021 – 116,540 miles
  • 2019 – 107,664 miles
  • 2018 – 98,102 miles
  • 2017 – 85,860 miles
  • 2016 – 70,483 miles
  • 2015 – 59,140 miles
  • 2014 – 50,812 miles
  • 2013 – 41,268 miles
  • 2012 – 35,309 miles
  • 2010 – 27,001 miles
  • 2009 – 16,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,127 miles
    Test number
    116864137360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail125,127 miles (+453)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,127 miles
    Test number
    495090000098
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass124,674 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,674 miles
    Test number
    757399862354
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Fail124,674 miles (+4,209)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,674 miles
    Test number
    784973700531
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass120,465 miles (+3,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,465 miles
    Test number
    645484157710
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass116,540 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    103744394195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,533 miles (+8,869)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,533 miles
    Test number
    336180165784
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass107,664 miles (+9,562)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,664 miles
    Test number
    733858779401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,102 miles (+12,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,102 miles
    Test number
    467085658166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,860 miles (+15,377)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    243055697753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,483 miles (+11,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    893243532212
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear nearside not allowing full inspection of seat belt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  12. Pass59,140 miles (+8,328)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    178100705117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tracking requires adjusting.
  13. Pass50,812 miles (+9,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,812 miles
    Test number
    845900504115
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass41,268 miles (+5,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,268 miles
    Test number
    997075583092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass35,309 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,309 miles
    Test number
    965513192045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,001 miles (+10,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,001 miles
    Test number
    554733940330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    232283309381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LYT

Does LB56 LYT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LYT expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LYT?
The MOT on LB56 LYT expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LYT done?
LB56 LYT was recorded at 125,127 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 7,272 miles a year.
Has LB56 LYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LYT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 LYT 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 LYT find?
LB56 LYT passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; front exhaust mounting defective.

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