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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 RGUMOT history

LB56 RGU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
136,215 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RGU was last recorded at 136,215 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 3,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,397 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,818 miles
Average per year
7,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,215 miles
  • 2022 – 132,397 miles
  • 2021 – 129,756 miles
  • 2020 – 128,393 miles
  • 2019 – 127,359 miles
  • 2018 – 123,620 miles
  • 2017 – 110,296 miles
  • 2016 – 94,782 miles
  • 2015 – 75,390 miles
  • 2014 – 59,694 miles
  • 2013 – 54,314 miles
  • 2012 – 44,997 miles
  • 2011 – 39,131 miles
  • 2010 – 36,964 miles
  • 2009 – 23,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror indictor lense cover is damaged

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring the view of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,215 miles
    Test number
    795388495545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror indictor lense cover is damaged

  2. Fail136,215 miles (+3,818)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,215 miles
    Test number
    648314650878
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror indictor lense cover is damaged

  3. Pass132,397 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,397 miles
    Test number
    366083642895
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror indicator lense cover is damaged

  4. Fail132,397 miles (+2,641)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,397 miles
    Test number
    700363917723
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror indicator lense cover is damaged

  5. Pass129,756 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,756 miles
    Test number
    797126295824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,393 miles
    Test number
    207959613482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,393 miles (+1,034)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,393 miles
    Test number
    636932122929
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  8. Pass127,359 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,359 miles
    Test number
    239124065802
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring the view of the road

  9. Fail127,358 miles (+3,738)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,358 miles
    Test number
    872380589967
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring the view of the road

  10. Pass123,620 miles (+13,324)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,620 miles
    Test number
    554880486572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,296 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,296 miles
    Test number
    549506822461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,294 miles (+15,512)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,294 miles
    Test number
    899821278905
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,782 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    339635944820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail94,776 miles (+19,386)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,776 miles
    Test number
    264068984683
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass75,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    236035147854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail75,390 miles (+15,696)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    971319934972
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating direction indicator lamp on mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,694 miles (+5,380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    476262944260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on rasied edges

  18. Pass54,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    178008363239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,314 miles (+9,317)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    319088963258
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass44,997 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,997 miles
    Test number
    286552172271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,131 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    498666151206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,964 miles (+13,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    644771570254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,489 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,489 miles
    Test number
    343563379427
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB56 RGU

Does LB56 RGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RGU expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RGU?
The MOT on LB56 RGU expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RGU done?
LB56 RGU was recorded at 136,215 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 7,992 miles a year.
Has LB56 RGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RGU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 RGU 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 RGU find?
LB56 RGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front mirror indictor lense cover is damaged.

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