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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 UVTMOT history

LB56 UVT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,428 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UVT was last recorded at 110,428 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,428 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,428 miles
  • 2025 – 105,823 miles
  • 2024 – 96,011 miles
  • 2022 – 78,591 miles
  • 2021 – 63,386 miles
  • 2020 – 58,020 miles
  • 2019 – 52,527 miles
  • 2018 – 43,159 miles
  • 2017 – 38,286 miles
  • 2016 – 35,306 miles
  • 2015 – 32,992 miles
  • 2014 – 29,323 miles
  • 2013 – 26,358 miles
  • 2012 – 22,346 miles
  • 2011 – 18,133 miles
  • 2010 – 15,003 miles
  • 2009 – 12,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,428 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine struggled to start during test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,428 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,428 miles
    Test number
    727568661244
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  2. Fail110,428 miles (+4,605)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,428 miles
    Test number
    419258748398
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  3. Pass105,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,823 miles
    Test number
    816964137049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,823 miles (+9,812)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,823 miles
    Test number
    368883561396
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass96,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    146389939994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    943731598166
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,011 miles (+17,420)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    542687392912
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,591 miles (+15,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    997062942752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass63,386 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    143303776886
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine struggled to start during test
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp on dash

  10. Fail63,386 miles (+5,366)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    220570647726
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine struggled to start during test
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp on dash

  11. Pass58,020 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    643282261444
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

  12. Fail58,017 miles (+5,490)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    411735780196
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

  13. Pass52,527 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    391993510059
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sign of grease leak but unable to see the split/ damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Fail52,516 miles (+9,357)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,516 miles
    Test number
    359546895482
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated sign of grease leak but unable to see the split/ damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass43,159 miles (+4,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,159 miles
    Test number
    453863895416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass38,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    833385578912
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail38,286 miles (+2,980)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    459982898530
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,306 miles (+2,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,306 miles
    Test number
    756516716190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass32,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,992 miles
    Test number
    509288175227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,992 miles (+3,669)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,992 miles
    Test number
    871717344781
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread

  21. Pass29,323 miles (+2,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    526983134395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,358 miles (+4,012)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    649516613322
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass22,346 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,346 miles
    Test number
    649052732314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,133 miles (+3,130)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,133 miles
    Test number
    255809641392
    • DangerousO/S FRONT TYRE INNER WORN OUT

  25. Pass15,003 miles (+2,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,003 miles
    Test number
    913860650369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass12,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,540 miles
    Test number
    363401359365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 UVT

Does LB56 UVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UVT is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UVT?
The MOT on LB56 UVT is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 UVT done?
LB56 UVT was recorded at 110,428 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,069 miles a year.
Has LB56 UVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UVT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 UVT 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 UVT find?
LB56 UVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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