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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 RHOMOT history

LB56 RHO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
83,471 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RHO was last recorded at 83,471 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 2,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,886 miles · 6 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,585 miles
Average per year
3,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,471 miles
  • 2022 – 80,886 miles
  • 2021 – 78,558 miles
  • 2020 – 76,698 miles
  • 2019 – 73,132 miles
  • 2018 – 69,226 miles
  • 2017 – 66,625 miles
  • 2016 – 63,835 miles
  • 2015 – 60,332 miles
  • 2013 – 55,031 miles
  • 2012 – 47,014 miles
  • 2011 – 40,005 miles
  • 2010 – 33,805 miles
  • 2009 – 30,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,471 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody General Corrosion

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,471 miles (+2,585)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,471 miles
    Test number
    728366410317
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody General Corrosion

  2. Pass80,886 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    530022489573
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail80,886 miles (+2,328)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    526971355735
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass78,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    405222189245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,558 miles (+1,860)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    881180677938
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,698 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    787233402437
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,661 miles (+3,529)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    791858772785
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    478289276795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  9. Fail73,132 miles (+3,906)1 dangerous14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    189122050486
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexiy broken inner side (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  10. Pass69,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    992679747831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,226 miles (+2,601)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    259849522222
    • FailureFront Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear pin bush cut (2.4.G.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)
    • FailureRear Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

  12. Pass66,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    667947152874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,625 miles (+2,790)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    101351814659
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding locked up (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass63,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    435712853622
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail63,835 miles (+3,503)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    772031605919
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    238036535005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,332 miles (+5,301)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    869925035030
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass55,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    918677743396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,031 miles (+8,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    315197343349
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass47,014 miles (+7,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    588606632341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass40,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    276636531317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail40,006 miles (+6,201)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    918636031360
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass33,805 miles (+3,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,805 miles
    Test number
    472077530427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail30,512 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,512 miles
    Test number
    464382249400
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass30,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,512 miles
    Test number
    661442149344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RHO

Does LB56 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RHO expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RHO?
The MOT on LB56 RHO expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RHO done?
LB56 RHO was recorded at 83,471 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 3,842 miles a year.
Has LB56 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RHO has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 RHO 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 RHO find?
LB56 RHO passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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