
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LB56 RHJMOT history
LB56 RHJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,700 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 199,700 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,187 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 RHJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 RHJ was last recorded at 199,700 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 199,621 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 79 miles
- Average per year
- 9,187 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,700 miles
- 2025 – 198,756 miles
- 2024 – 196,940 miles
- 2022 – 193,492 miles
- 2021 – 188,733 miles
- 2020 – 183,954 miles
- 2019 – 181,251 miles
- 2018 – 173,246 miles
- 2017 – 169,725 miles
- 2016 – 156,212 miles
- 2015 – 132,436 miles
- 2014 – 123,079 miles
- 2013 – 120,699 miles
- 2012 – 101,327 miles
- 2011 – 80,992 miles
- 2010 – 65,287 miles
- 2009 – 46,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sills various areas (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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,700 miles (+79)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 199,700 miles
- Test number
- 148322810724
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sills various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail199,621 miles (+865)1 dangerous18 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,621 miles
- Test number
- 471051098979
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis,suspension components,sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Accidental damage with no sharp edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obstrcuting full insepction
Pass198,756 miles (+1,816)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 198,756 miles
- Test number
- 820433314583
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass196,940 miles (+3,448)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 196,940 miles
- Test number
- 309306837388
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass193,492 miles (+4,759)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 193,492 miles
- Test number
- 348152786480
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass188,733 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 188,733 miles
- Test number
- 448453315670
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail188,729 miles (+4,775)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,729 miles
- Test number
- 492591877189
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass183,954 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 183,954 miles
- Test number
- 229799387657
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail183,950 miles (+2,699)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,950 miles
- Test number
- 696900169721
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,251 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 181,251 miles
- Test number
- 516475873099
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail181,220 miles (+7,974)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,220 miles
- Test number
- 333085352431
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass173,246 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 173,246 miles
- Test number
- 314974109763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,240 miles (+3,515)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,240 miles
- Test number
- 599136856648
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 169,725 miles
- Test number
- 615190636814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,725 miles (+13,513)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,725 miles
- Test number
- 236329372168
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass156,212 miles (+616)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 156,212 miles
- Test number
- 248401824634
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inner shoulders.
Fail155,596 miles (+23,160)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,596 miles
- Test number
- 952254308624
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inner shoulders.
Pass132,436 miles (+9,357)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 132,436 miles
- Test number
- 515811185122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,079 miles (+2,380)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 123,079 miles
- Test number
- 329667914359
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass120,699 miles (+19,372)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 120,699 miles
- Test number
- 815788403378
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,327 miles (+377)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 101,327 miles
- Test number
- 615892012343
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail100,950 miles (+19,958)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,950 miles
- Test number
- 649278402336
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass80,992 miles (+15,705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,992 miles
- Test number
- 116406681227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,287 miles (+18,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,287 miles
- Test number
- 884035310361
- 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)
Pass46,908 miles (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 46,908 miles
- Test number
- 421744419330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,843 miles1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,843 miles
- Test number
- 292999509352
- DangerousFront Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
Questions about LB56 RHJ
- Does LB56 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RHJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 RHJ?
- The MOT on LB56 RHJ is valid until 4 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 RHJ done?
- LB56 RHJ was recorded at 199,700 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 9,187 miles a year.
- Has LB56 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 RHJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 RHJ 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 RHJ find?
- LB56 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 6 more.
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