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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 RFXMOT history

LB56 RFX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2026
Mileage
102,192 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RFX was last recorded at 102,192 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 4,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,894 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,298 miles
Average per year
5,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,192 miles
  • 2024 – 97,894 miles
  • 2023 – 94,438 miles
  • 2022 – 90,768 miles
  • 2020 – 83,625 miles
  • 2019 – 75,003 miles
  • 2018 – 69,214 miles
  • 2017 – 63,419 miles
  • 2016 – 57,379 miles
  • 2015 – 51,484 miles
  • 2014 – 46,108 miles
  • 2013 – 41,699 miles
  • 2012 – 37,827 miles
  • 2011 – 32,839 miles
  • 2010 – 21,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,192 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTraction Light On Dash

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,192 miles (+4,298)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,192 miles
    Test number
    365219408741
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTraction Light On Dash

  2. Pass97,894 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,894 miles
    Test number
    237427586204
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning on dash
    • AdvisoryTraction Control System indicates a fault warning on dash

  3. Fail97,893 miles (+3,455)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    599657062342
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning on dash
    • AdvisoryTraction Control System indicates a fault warning on dash

  4. Pass94,438 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    680418265462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,435 miles (+3,667)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    951009099736
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass90,768 miles (+2)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    924995351546
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail90,766 miles (+7,141)2 dangerous4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    695413653222
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass83,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    510333744084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail83,625 miles (+8,622)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    604110144391
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass75,003 miles (+5,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    361818276112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    452229173562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,214 miles (+5,795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    510675354712
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,419 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    251841386635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail63,350 miles (+5,971)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    743399320701
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,379 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    858695824524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Fail57,379 miles (+5,895)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    327484796776
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Pass51,484 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    776455145011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,108 miles (+4,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,108 miles
    Test number
    125078254479
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,699 miles (+3,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    708978153020
    • NoteN/s headlamp taped up

  20. Pass37,827 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,827 miles
    Test number
    965536252052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,839 miles (+11,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    487560661032
    • 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)

  22. Pass21,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,455 miles
    Test number
    481663820037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RFX

Does LB56 RFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RFX expired on 1 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RFX?
The MOT on LB56 RFX expired on 1 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RFX done?
LB56 RFX was recorded at 102,192 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 5,347 miles a year.
Has LB56 RFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RFX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 RFX 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 RFX find?
LB56 RFX passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 5 more.

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