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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 PXLMOT history

LB56 PXL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 194,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
194,163 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 PXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 PXL was last recorded at 194,163 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 13,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,736 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
13,427 miles
Average per year
10,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,163 miles
  • 2022 – 180,736 miles
  • 2021 – 173,449 miles
  • 2020 – 164,025 miles
  • 2019 – 152,080 miles
  • 2018 – 136,048 miles
  • 2017 – 132,616 miles
  • 2016 – 123,075 miles
  • 2015 – 113,025 miles
  • 2014 – 102,368 miles
  • 2013 – 90,927 miles
  • 2012 – 80,339 miles
  • 2011 – 76,535 miles
  • 2010 – 66,485 miles
  • 2009 – 54,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,163 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,163 miles (+13,427)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,163 miles
    Test number
    329341196114
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass180,736 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    180,736 miles
    Test number
    298815468276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,449 miles (+9,424)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,449 miles
    Test number
    742977122317
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misted

  4. Pass164,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,025 miles
    Test number
    600993121854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,025 miles (+656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,025 miles
    Test number
    370813702588
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail163,369 miles (+11,289)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,369 miles
    Test number
    120047064163
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside damage to outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass152,080 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,080 miles
    Test number
    140520573744
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under-tray fitted

  8. Fail152,080 miles (+16,032)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,080 miles
    Test number
    977549487974
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under-tray fitted

  9. Pass136,048 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,048 miles
    Test number
    868462208284
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,616 miles (+9,541)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    158949387602
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAge cracking to suspension arm rubbers
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryHeavy damage and fracture to nsf sill
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  11. Pass123,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,075 miles
    Test number
    644844421481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  12. Fail123,075 miles (+10,050)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,075 miles
    Test number
    705793639683
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  13. Pass113,025 miles (+10,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,025 miles
    Test number
    518241445002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind on brake

  14. Pass102,368 miles (+11,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,368 miles
    Test number
    565957344385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass90,927 miles (+10,588)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,927 miles
    Test number
    726069933359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    449792132474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail80,339 miles (+3,804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    487901922376
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass76,535 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,535 miles
    Test number
    557179211387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,485 miles (+11,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    532076920387
    • 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)

  20. Pass54,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,989 miles
    Test number
    462378929491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 PXL

Does LB56 PXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 PXL expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 PXL?
The MOT on LB56 PXL expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 PXL done?
LB56 PXL was recorded at 194,163 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 10,003 miles a year.
Has LB56 PXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 PXL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 PXL 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 PXL find?
LB56 PXL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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