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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 UVEMOT history

LB56 UVE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,196 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UVE was last recorded at 104,196 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 4,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,852 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,344 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,196 miles
  • 2025 – 99,852 miles
  • 2024 – 93,904 miles
  • 2022 – 82,617 miles
  • 2021 – 80,204 miles
  • 2020 – 77,581 miles
  • 2019 – 75,439 miles
  • 2018 – 71,716 miles
  • 2017 – 67,683 miles
  • 2016 – 64,153 miles
  • 2015 – 60,734 miles
  • 2014 – 56,851 miles
  • 2013 – 52,218 miles
  • 2012 – 48,336 miles
  • 2011 – 43,653 miles
  • 2010 – 39,684 miles
  • 2009 – 36,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,196 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,196 miles (+4,344)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    214277953134
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,852 miles (+5,948)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    932503109565
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass93,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,904 miles
    Test number
    640369654146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,904 miles (+11,287)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,904 miles
    Test number
    136599770667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,617 miles (+2,413)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,617 miles
    Test number
    248309308528
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,204 miles
    Test number
    520655087383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,204 miles (+2,623)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,204 miles
    Test number
    827472862123
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,581 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,581 miles
    Test number
    321774668790
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

  9. Fail77,580 miles (+2,141)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,580 miles
    Test number
    633363302647
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

  10. Pass75,439 miles (+3,723)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    952466620871
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass71,716 miles (+4,033)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,716 miles
    Test number
    370664912082
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass67,683 miles (+3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,683 miles
    Test number
    282812318191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass64,153 miles (+3,419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    370609576931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread and worn bald on inner edges, advise replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  14. Pass60,734 miles (+3,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,734 miles
    Test number
    460414336700
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

  15. Pass56,851 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    435349534316
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail56,849 miles (+4,631)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,849 miles
    Test number
    137377134303
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass52,218 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    855570743352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,336 miles (+4,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    839248832322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass43,653 miles (+3,969)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    269417421392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass39,684 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    732106510328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass36,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,318 miles
    Test number
    110144619337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB56 UVE

Does LB56 UVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UVE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UVE?
The MOT on LB56 UVE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 UVE done?
LB56 UVE was recorded at 104,196 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has LB56 UVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UVE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 UVE 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 UVE find?
LB56 UVE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; coolant leak, and 1 more.

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