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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 RXRMOT history

LB56 RXR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
146,789 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RXR was last recorded at 146,789 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 24,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,455 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
24,334 miles
Average per year
9,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,789 miles
  • 2023 – 122,455 miles
  • 2022 – 97,164 miles
  • 2021 – 82,719 miles
  • 2020 – 79,414 miles
  • 2019 – 73,631 miles
  • 2018 – 62,475 miles
  • 2016 – 55,781 miles
  • 2015 – 45,726 miles
  • 2014 – 41,203 miles
  • 2013 – 35,457 miles
  • 2012 – 28,392 miles
  • 2011 – 21,467 miles
  • 2010 – 16,450 miles
  • 2009 – 10,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,789 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,789 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,789 miles
    Test number
    901537557187
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,789 miles (+24,334)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,789 miles
    Test number
    972947835536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,455 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    952998794086
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Fail122,453 miles (+25,289)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    185405035845
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass97,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    349077779427
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,164 miles (+14,445)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    619066785893
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    421287913278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGe
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive

  8. Fail82,718 miles1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    741345838599
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGe
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive

  9. Fail82,714 miles (+3,300)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    658081252047
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,414 miles
    Test number
    341916877897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail79,411 miles (+7)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,411 miles
    Test number
    391991760700
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail79,404 miles (+5,773)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,404 miles
    Test number
    844449914322
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass73,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    833017667119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,631 miles (+11,156)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    142257533451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass62,475 miles (+6,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,475 miles
    Test number
    813825155738
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass55,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,781 miles
    Test number
    947182909852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,781 miles (+10,055)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,781 miles
    Test number
    256326035572
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass45,726 miles (+4,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,726 miles
    Test number
    759701416211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,203 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    177659104303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,457 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    586377223337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,392 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,392 miles
    Test number
    757461832306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,467 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,467 miles
    Test number
    448498701438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,450 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,450 miles
    Test number
    900042510348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,155 miles
    Test number
    122195219343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RXR

Does LB56 RXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RXR expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RXR?
The MOT on LB56 RXR expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RXR done?
LB56 RXR was recorded at 146,789 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 9,247 miles a year.
Has LB56 RXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RXR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 RXR 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 RXR find?
LB56 RXR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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