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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 RJUMOT history

LB56 RJU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,587 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RJU was last recorded at 142,587 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,581 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,587 miles
  • 2023 – 136,034 miles
  • 2018 – 101,983 miles
  • 2017 – 87,421 miles
  • 2015 – 79,155 miles
  • 2014 – 72,293 miles
  • 2013 – 66,743 miles
  • 2012 – 62,284 miles
  • 2011 – 57,779 miles
  • 2010 – 52,647 miles
  • 2009 – 48,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read3 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    452413664926
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass142,587 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,587 miles
    Test number
    656198723065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail142,581 miles (+6,547)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,581 miles
    Test number
    281764909608
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass136,034 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,034 miles
    Test number
    976107905501
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. PassMileage not read2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    520153100104
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. PassMileage not read2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295818363863
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    850392158759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    586115505431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass101,983 miles (+14,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    299492550137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass87,421 miles (+8,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    117059854767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
  11. Pass79,155 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    526674305305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,293 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,293 miles
    Test number
    715723924312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,743 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    627769023301
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Fail66,733 miles (+4,449)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    979739923374
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass62,284 miles (+4,505)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    135901032336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisey
  16. Pass57,779 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    825139431385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,647 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    964523830305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass48,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    423719329402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RJU

Does LB56 RJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RJU is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RJU?
The MOT on LB56 RJU is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RJU done?
LB56 RJU was recorded at 142,587 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 6,380 miles a year.
Has LB56 RJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RJU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 RJU 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 RJU find?
LB56 RJU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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