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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 RFNMOT history

LB56 RFN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
161,121 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RFN
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
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RFN was last recorded at 161,121 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 18,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,897 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
18,224 miles
Average per year
10,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,121 miles
  • 2021 – 142,897 miles
  • 2020 – 125,009 miles
  • 2019 – 120,563 miles
  • 2018 – 114,060 miles
  • 2017 – 106,227 miles
  • 2016 – 95,569 miles
  • 2015 – 84,811 miles
  • 2014 – 74,722 miles
  • 2013 – 63,711 miles
  • 2012 – 53,781 miles
  • 2011 – 42,633 miles
  • 2010 – 39,885 miles
  • 2009 – 29,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,121 miles
  • 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))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,121 miles (+18,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,121 miles
    Test number
    475633481694
    • 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))

  2. Pass142,897 miles (+11,370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,897 miles
    Test number
    554423002751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,527 miles (+6,518)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,527 miles
    Test number
    757720713128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass125,009 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    367248805490
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail125,009 miles (+4,446)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    228421508262
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,563 miles (+6,503)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    906836019608
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,060 miles (+7,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    783365383280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,227 miles (+10,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    770642531209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass95,569 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    917759650311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail95,393 miles (+10,582)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    767624307134
    • FailureCentre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass84,811 miles (+10,089)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    816104965170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  12. Pass74,722 miles (+11,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,722 miles
    Test number
    588819264137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,711 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    207515963422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,781 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    317081582175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    109161081133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,633 miles (+2,748)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    208901481119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass39,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    183698440328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail39,885 miles (+10,097)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    963348140392
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail29,788 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    111573419314
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    974153119374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 RFN

Does LB56 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RFN expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RFN?
The MOT on LB56 RFN expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RFN done?
LB56 RFN was recorded at 161,121 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 10,131 miles a year.
Has LB56 RFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RFN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 RFN 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 RFN find?
LB56 RFN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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