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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 LZAMOT history

LB56 LZA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 179,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,430 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LZA was last recorded at 179,430 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 10,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,868 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,562 miles
Average per year
9,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,430 miles
  • 2024 – 168,868 miles
  • 2023 – 156,163 miles
  • 2022 – 144,417 miles
  • 2021 – 136,197 miles
  • 2020 – 128,894 miles
  • 2019 – 121,780 miles
  • 2018 – 114,087 miles
  • 2017 – 106,280 miles
  • 2016 – 100,352 miles
  • 2015 – 91,049 miles
  • 2014 – 81,646 miles
  • 2013 – 72,007 miles
  • 2012 – 66,714 miles
  • 2011 – 54,280 miles
  • 2010 – 33,040 miles
  • 2009 – 24,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,430 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,430 miles
    Test number
    955554255953
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,430 miles (+10,562)1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,430 miles
    Test number
    715202906462
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,868 miles (+12,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,868 miles
    Test number
    992272519372
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,163 miles
    Test number
    643445250160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,163 miles (+11,746)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,163 miles
    Test number
    437976047696
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,417 miles (+8,220)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,417 miles
    Test number
    328174231526
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,197 miles
    Test number
    305506401699
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,197 miles (+7,303)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,197 miles
    Test number
    238121548923
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,894 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,894 miles
    Test number
    500356742596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,891 miles (+7,111)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,891 miles
    Test number
    862226874900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass121,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    326310361535
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail121,780 miles (+7,693)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    578432905160
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  13. Pass114,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    277424207542
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail114,087 miles (+7,807)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    760258544407
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass106,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    634280674936
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail106,280 miles (+5,928)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    354297342751
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,352 miles
    Test number
    314645891791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,352 miles (+9,303)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,352 miles
    Test number
    870082147663
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    179641349820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail91,049 miles (+9,403)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    823675583591
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass81,646 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    575894624330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray and n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose.

  22. Fail81,646 miles (+9,639)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    426734124368
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUndertray and n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose.

  23. Pass72,007 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    387489513389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail72,007 miles (+5,293)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    577289813345
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass66,714 miles (+12,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    618839712331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,280 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    188631191226
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass54,280 miles (+21,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    375551391476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    413846180274
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  29. Fail33,040 miles (+8,726)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    900776680267
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  30. Pass24,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,314 miles
    Test number
    571705499283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LZA

Does LB56 LZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LZA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LZA?
The MOT on LB56 LZA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LZA done?
LB56 LZA was recorded at 179,430 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 9,652 miles a year.
Has LB56 LZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LZA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 LZA 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 LZA find?
LB56 LZA passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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