Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 RFKMOT history
LB56 RFK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,719 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 190,719 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,843 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 RFK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 RFK was last recorded at 190,719 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,383 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,336 miles
- Average per year
- 8,843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,719 miles
- 2025 – 183,383 miles
- 2024 – 175,722 miles
- 2022 – 167,173 miles
- 2021 – 155,081 miles
- 2020 – 153,845 miles
- 2019 – 151,764 miles
- 2018 – 150,159 miles
- 2017 – 140,580 miles
- 2016 – 127,514 miles
- 2015 – 114,650 miles
- 2014 – 103,242 miles
- 2013 – 91,441 miles
- 2012 – 77,356 miles
- 2011 – 61,811 miles
- 2010 – 55,800 miles
- 2009 – 46,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,719 miles
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,719 miles (+7,336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 190,719 miles
- Test number
- 361717613755
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass183,383 miles (+7,661)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 183,383 miles
- Test number
- 927206671266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,722 miles (+8,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 175,722 miles
- Test number
- 582414888464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,173 miles (+175)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 167,173 miles
- Test number
- 618345129308
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,998 miles (+11,917)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,998 miles
- Test number
- 922489087052
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,081 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 155,081 miles
- Test number
- 185097098148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail155,081 miles (+1,236)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,081 miles
- Test number
- 201120443746
- MajorNearside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,845 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 153,845 miles
- Test number
- 288033203177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder cover fitted some components can not be checked
Fail153,845 miles (+2,081)1 dangerous2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,845 miles
- Test number
- 474915928199
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder cover fitted some components can not be checked
Pass151,764 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,764 miles
- Test number
- 420875247090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder cover fitted some components can not be checked
Fail151,764 miles (+1,605)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,764 miles
- Test number
- 700943564985
- Repaired at testNearside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder cover fitted some components can not be checked
Pass150,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 150,159 miles
- Test number
- 402668227740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,159 miles (+9,579)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,159 miles
- Test number
- 876570281277
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass140,580 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 140,580 miles
- Test number
- 551589318982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,579 miles (+13,065)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,579 miles
- Test number
- 665233517835
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass127,514 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 127,514 miles
- Test number
- 848253025540
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail127,514 miles (+12,864)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,514 miles
- Test number
- 361544936922
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass114,650 miles (+11,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 114,650 miles
- Test number
- 719201494656
- 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)
Pass103,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 103,242 miles
- Test number
- 268595234347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,242 miles (+11,801)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,242 miles
- Test number
- 397225134372
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass91,441 miles (+14,085)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 91,441 miles
- Test number
- 797242333350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,356 miles
- Test number
- 178124132315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,356 miles (+15,545)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,356 miles
- Test number
- 686884432377
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,811 miles (+6,011)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 61,811 miles
- Test number
- 755444101373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,800 miles (+9,372)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 55,800 miles
- Test number
- 100614710383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,428 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 46,428 miles
- Test number
- 984844229345
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail46,428 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,428 miles
- Test number
- 360747219362
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB56 RFK
- Does LB56 RFK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RFK is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 RFK?
- The MOT on LB56 RFK is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 RFK done?
- LB56 RFK was recorded at 190,719 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,843 miles a year.
- Has LB56 RFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 RFK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB56 RFK 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 RFK find?
- LB56 RFK passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.
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