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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 TXEMOT history

LB56 TXE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,079 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TXE
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
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TXE was last recorded at 62,079 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,864 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,215 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,079 miles
  • 2024 – 58,864 miles
  • 2023 – 54,431 miles
  • 2022 – 49,671 miles
  • 2021 – 44,973 miles
  • 2020 – 41,552 miles
  • 2019 – 38,728 miles
  • 2018 – 36,740 miles
  • 2017 – 32,036 miles
  • 2016 – 29,046 miles
  • 2015 – 26,704 miles
  • 2014 – 23,256 miles
  • 2013 – 19,517 miles
  • 2012 – 16,954 miles
  • 2011 – 14,882 miles
  • 2010 – 11,579 miles
  • 2009 – 8,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on edges

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,079 miles (+3,215)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,079 miles
    Test number
    927842788302
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on edges

  2. Pass58,864 miles (+4,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    943248425762
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated/patterns poor

  3. Pass54,431 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    435929522434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,671 miles (+53)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,671 miles
    Test number
    162106638508
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail49,618 miles (+4,645)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,618 miles
    Test number
    974673930699
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (3.00 limit, average reading recorded 3.14) (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass44,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    405894584696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,973 miles (+3,421)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    550093324432
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,552 miles
    Test number
    199132887277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,552 miles (+2,824)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,552 miles
    Test number
    550685036291
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass38,728 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    699757440854
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,740 miles (+4,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    582024749128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass32,036 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,036 miles
    Test number
    754929933526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,046 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,046 miles
    Test number
    282253564731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish/deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish/deteriorate

  14. Pass26,704 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,704 miles
    Test number
    785372294807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,256 miles (+3,739)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,256 miles
    Test number
    806600334370
    • NoteBody and paint work damage observed
    • NoteO/S front tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge

  16. Pass19,517 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    957749923379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,954 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,954 miles
    Test number
    819122622320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,882 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,882 miles
    Test number
    985305121329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,579 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,579 miles
    Test number
    294557810315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,848 miles
    Test number
    412686819333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 TXE

Does LB56 TXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TXE is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TXE?
The MOT on LB56 TXE is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 TXE done?
LB56 TXE was recorded at 62,079 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has LB56 TXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TXE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 TXE 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 TXE find?
LB56 TXE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak; all 4 tyres wearing on edges.

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