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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 RGZMOT history

LB56 RGZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,474 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RGZ was last recorded at 84,474 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,541 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,933 miles
Average per year
4,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,474 miles
  • 2025 – 79,541 miles
  • 2024 – 77,901 miles
  • 2023 – 76,718 miles
  • 2021 – 69,723 miles
  • 2020 – 65,843 miles
  • 2019 – 60,679 miles
  • 2018 – 56,920 miles
  • 2017 – 54,627 miles
  • 2016 – 49,419 miles
  • 2015 – 44,636 miles
  • 2014 – 39,049 miles
  • 2013 – 34,401 miles
  • 2012 – 28,939 miles
  • 2011 – 23,668 miles
  • 2010 – 18,445 miles
  • 2009 – 13,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,474 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,474 miles (+4,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    218797794921
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,541 miles (+1,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    805687256168
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,901 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,901 miles
    Test number
    407463829708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail77,893 miles (+1,175)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    227045830579
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass76,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    686655806084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,718 miles (+5,633)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    510164244182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,085 miles (+1,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    366883734923
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

  8. Pass69,723 miles (+3,880)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,723 miles
    Test number
    276673343609
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,843 miles (+5,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,843 miles
    Test number
    815045765227
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass60,679 miles (+3,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    337252377807
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded belts not checked

  11. Pass56,920 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    836273434392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    235696976188
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail54,627 miles (+5,208)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    404219482666
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass49,419 miles (+4,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    418430302582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge & Perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge & Perishing

  15. Pass44,636 miles (+5,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,636 miles
    Test number
    962368061663
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,049 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    235102134285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,401 miles (+5,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    508383533228
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass28,939 miles (+5,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    648494632282
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass23,668 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,668 miles
    Test number
    179571121286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,445 miles (+4,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,445 miles
    Test number
    173738930258
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass13,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,549 miles
    Test number
    612185849246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RGZ

Does LB56 RGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RGZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RGZ?
The MOT on LB56 RGZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RGZ done?
LB56 RGZ was recorded at 84,474 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,190 miles a year.
Has LB56 RGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RGZ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 RGZ 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 RGZ find?
LB56 RGZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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