Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 NMUMOT history

LB56 NMU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
143,115 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,656 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB56 NMU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NMU
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
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NMU was last recorded at 143,115 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,115 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,115 miles
  • 2024 – 138,237 miles
  • 2023 – 129,099 miles
  • 2022 – 118,863 miles
  • 2021 – 107,599 miles
  • 2020 – 102,047 miles
  • 2019 – 94,668 miles
  • 2018 – 86,696 miles
  • 2017 – 78,891 miles
  • 2016 – 72,921 miles
  • 2015 – 65,208 miles
  • 2014 – 57,317 miles
  • 2013 – 50,166 miles
  • 2011 – 41,755 miles
  • 2010 – 31,492 miles
  • 2009 – 23,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,115 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,115 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,115 miles
    Test number
    273514935438
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,115 miles (+4,878)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,115 miles
    Test number
    391374377011
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,237 miles (+9,138)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    256633300842
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,099 miles (+10,236)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,099 miles
    Test number
    935053662292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,863 miles
    Test number
    578348033467
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  6. Fail118,863 miles (+11,264)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,863 miles
    Test number
    234592536157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  7. Pass107,599 miles (+5,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    690643830733
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,047 miles (+69)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,047 miles
    Test number
    411340542189
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail101,978 miles (+7,310)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    966998783047
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective incorrect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective incorrect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass94,668 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    836125020711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail94,659 miles (+7,963)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    311407417549
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass86,696 miles (+7,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    305688864879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass78,891 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    428975314922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,921 miles (+7,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    744385263017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges - advise replacement - 2254517

  15. Pass65,208 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,208 miles
    Test number
    586140315045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,317 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,317 miles
    Test number
    207850114035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Fail57,313 miles (+7,147)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,313 miles
    Test number
    119088904008
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  18. Pass50,166 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    397488603068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,755 miles (+10,263)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    775700141347
    • NoteDampness to offside front shock absorber
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteNearside handbrake does not fully return
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass31,492 miles (+7,727)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    784320140304
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteSlight dampness to offside front shock absorber
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  21. Pass23,765 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,765 miles
    Test number
    943597229336
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

Questions about LB56 NMU

Does LB56 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 NMU expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NMU?
The MOT on LB56 NMU expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 NMU done?
LB56 NMU was recorded at 143,115 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 7,656 miles a year.
Has LB56 NMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NMU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 NMU 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 NMU find?
LB56 NMU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

Related registrations

Browse all LB56N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.