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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 LZEMOT history

LB56 LZE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
176,498 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LZE was last recorded at 176,498 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,495 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,498 miles
  • 2023 – 169,276 miles
  • 2022 – 165,841 miles
  • 2020 – 159,258 miles
  • 2019 – 156,956 miles
  • 2018 – 153,079 miles
  • 2017 – 150,083 miles
  • 2016 – 139,369 miles
  • 2015 – 121,063 miles
  • 2014 – 105,479 miles
  • 2013 – 91,436 miles
  • 2012 – 88,632 miles
  • 2011 – 84,961 miles
  • 2010 – 80,986 miles
  • 2009 – 64,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,498 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,498 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,498 miles
    Test number
    587780785771
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail176,495 miles (+7,219)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,495 miles
    Test number
    494408049440
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,276 miles
    Test number
    461014474153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,276 miles (+3,435)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,276 miles
    Test number
    425245148328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass165,841 miles (+3,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,841 miles
    Test number
    383813742528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres x 2 worn
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,738 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,738 miles
    Test number
    551530563694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,258 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,258 miles
    Test number
    217201712573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,956 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    256948761589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,079 miles
    Test number
    414552710524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail153,079 miles (+2,996)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,079 miles
    Test number
    146257696466
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,083 miles (+10,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    150,083 miles
    Test number
    689652615891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass139,369 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    258268905193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,363 miles (+18,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,363 miles
    Test number
    847686702374
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass121,063 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,063 miles
    Test number
    114381384375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,051 miles (+15,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,051 miles
    Test number
    648191086690
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,479 miles
    Test number
    327963384230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail105,384 miles (+13,948)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,384 miles
    Test number
    966933784261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,436 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    468206873282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,632 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    139152872228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,961 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    499434261244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,986 miles (+16,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,986 miles
    Test number
    522035080247
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop broke loose.

  22. Pass64,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    104312009378
    • NoteDamage to nearside lower sill area

Questions about LB56 LZE

Does LB56 LZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LZE expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LZE?
The MOT on LB56 LZE expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LZE done?
LB56 LZE was recorded at 176,498 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 7,366 miles a year.
Has LB56 LZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LZE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 LZE 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 LZE find?
LB56 LZE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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