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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 OUNMOT history

LB56 OUN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,531 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB56 OUN was last recorded at 114,531 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2021: 96,053 miles, lower than 96,501 miles on 7 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,529 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,531 miles
  • 2024 – 111,476 miles
  • 2023 – 109,389 miles
  • 2022 – 98,116 miles
  • 2021 – 96,053 miles
  • 2020 – 92,110 miles
  • 2019 – 88,899 miles
  • 2018 – 84,434 miles
  • 2017 – 74,520 miles
  • 2016 – 60,324 miles
  • 2015 – 48,944 miles
  • 2014 – 45,149 miles
  • 2012 – 35,964 miles
  • 2011 – 31,346 miles
  • 2010 – 26,888 miles
  • 2009 – 22,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,531 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,531 miles
    Test number
    899287593336
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail114,529 miles (+3,053)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,529 miles
    Test number
    278166558239
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,476 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,476 miles
    Test number
    806960061721
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail111,476 miles (+2,087)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,476 miles
    Test number
    436829117539
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,389 miles (+4,767)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    893673094764
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,622 miles (+6,506)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    195743344868
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,116 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    440473797708
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,115 miles (+2,062)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    284273979285
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,053 miles (-448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    954840260763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,501 miles (+4,391)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,501 miles
    Test number
    591460991538
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,110 miles (+3,211)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,110 miles
    Test number
    450628226740
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryGrease around nearside front inner C.V. boot
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,899 miles (+4,465)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,899 miles
    Test number
    297119291333
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    307281396607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,434 miles (+9,914)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    260829272415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,520 miles (+602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    298061358226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail73,918 miles (+13,594)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    796715094017
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,324 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    561822486233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,051 miles (+11,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,051 miles
    Test number
    735399242565
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass48,944 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    119196625439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,149 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,149 miles
    Test number
    527621624148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,964 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    178625122363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,346 miles (+4,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,346 miles
    Test number
    297955811331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,888 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,888 miles
    Test number
    140611020331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,689 miles
    Test number
    814650129303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 OUN

Does LB56 OUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 OUN is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 OUN?
The MOT on LB56 OUN is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 OUN done?
LB56 OUN was recorded at 114,531 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,719 miles a year.
Has LB56 OUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 OUN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 OUN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 OUN find?
LB56 OUN passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 2 more.

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