Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 PXWMOT history
LB56 PXW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,099 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 157,099 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 PXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB56 PXW was last recorded at 157,099 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 18,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,670 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,429 miles
- Average per year
- 7,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,099 miles
- 2025 – 138,670 miles
- 2024 – 126,906 miles
- 2023 – 125,410 miles
- 2022 – 121,663 miles
- 2021 – 114,702 miles
- 2020 – 107,500 miles
- 2019 – 103,162 miles
- 2017 – 93,824 miles
- 2016 – 89,974 miles
- 2015 – 80,903 miles
- 2014 – 75,981 miles
- 2013 – 70,434 miles
- 2011 – 58,880 miles
- 2009 – 39,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail157,099 miles
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail157,099 miles (+18,429)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,099 miles
- Test number
- 303019521581
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,670 miles (+11,764)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 138,670 miles
- Test number
- 767630456794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,906 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 126,906 miles
- Test number
- 154453955779
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,906 miles (+1,496)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,906 miles
- Test number
- 826202303235
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Offside hinge siezed and partially broken not allowing catch to align and work properly (3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,410 miles (+3,747)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 125,410 miles
- Test number
- 184640496703
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,663 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 121,663 miles
- Test number
- 777695970083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,651 miles (+6,949)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,651 miles
- Test number
- 492854921213
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting/bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting/bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,702 miles (+7,202)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 114,702 miles
- Test number
- 250652165688
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,500 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,500 miles
- Test number
- 114856215023
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail107,480 miles (+4,318)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,480 miles
- Test number
- 154754077116
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass103,162 miles (+9,338)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 103,162 miles
- Test number
- 414229647164
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,824 miles (+3,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 93,824 miles
- Test number
- 831699109059
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,974 miles (+4,003)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 89,974 miles
- Test number
- 454060618387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,971 miles (+5,068)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 85,971 miles
- Test number
- 145328394597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,903 miles (+4,922)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,903 miles
- Test number
- 119402205406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,981 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,981 miles
- Test number
- 625482004001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,434 miles (+11,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,434 miles
- Test number
- 367273503028
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,880 miles (+6,957)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 58,880 miles
- Test number
- 885758891292
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
Pass51,923 miles (+12,892)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 51,923 miles
- Test number
- 139777601416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,031 miles
- Test number
- 800821949333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,031 miles3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,031 miles
- Test number
- 941031549374
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB56 PXW
- Does LB56 PXW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 PXW expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 PXW?
- The MOT on LB56 PXW expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 PXW done?
- LB56 PXW was recorded at 157,099 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,315 miles a year.
- Has LB56 PXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 PXW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 PXW 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 PXW find?
- LB56 PXW failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; offside front outer vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside front outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 2 more.
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