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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 OUWMOT history

LB56 OUW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
167,264 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 OUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 OUW was last recorded at 167,264 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,411 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,853 miles
Average per year
8,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,264 miles
  • 2025 – 159,411 miles
  • 2024 – 156,030 miles
  • 2023 – 152,264 miles
  • 2022 – 147,306 miles
  • 2021 – 143,980 miles
  • 2020 – 137,850 miles
  • 2019 – 128,559 miles
  • 2018 – 114,981 miles
  • 2017 – 101,527 miles
  • 2016 – 90,245 miles
  • 2015 – 79,300 miles
  • 2014 – 67,708 miles
  • 2013 – 56,478 miles
  • 2012 – 54,518 miles
  • 2011 – 48,437 miles
  • 2010 – 41,180 miles
  • 2009 – 31,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,264 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,264 miles (+7,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    167,264 miles
    Test number
    524131784184
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass159,411 miles (+3,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,411 miles
    Test number
    881504007577
    • AdvisoryCoolant reservoir empty
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet severely corroded with rusty holes

  3. Pass156,030 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,030 miles
    Test number
    909167840459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,029 miles (+3,765)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,029 miles
    Test number
    170383480086
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass152,264 miles (+4,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,264 miles
    Test number
    885355781431
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,306 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,306 miles
    Test number
    497897143639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass143,980 miles (+6,130)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,980 miles
    Test number
    249527594391
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass137,850 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,850 miles
    Test number
    778689326518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,838 miles (+9,279)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,838 miles
    Test number
    286128165562
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass128,559 miles (+13,578)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,559 miles
    Test number
    666307757850
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo plate limit

  11. Pass114,981 miles (+13,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,981 miles
    Test number
    909956566986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,527 miles (+11,282)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    296389259728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,245 miles (+10,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    476768083645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  14. Pass79,300 miles (+11,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,300 miles
    Test number
    345448885140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,708 miles (+11,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,708 miles
    Test number
    406781264130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,478 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    996449663121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,518 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    487986502423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,437 miles
    Test number
    518625701397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,437 miles (+7,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,437 miles
    Test number
    898855701311
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass41,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    972704690260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,180 miles (+9,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    704824890264
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass31,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,661 miles
    Test number
    432682129407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 OUW

Does LB56 OUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 OUW is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 OUW?
The MOT on LB56 OUW is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 OUW done?
LB56 OUW was recorded at 167,264 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,075 miles a year.
Has LB56 OUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 OUW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 OUW 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 OUW find?
LB56 OUW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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