Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 VFLMOT history
LB56 VFL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,086 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,086 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 VFL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 VFL was last recorded at 97,086 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,450 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,636 miles
- Average per year
- 4,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,086 miles
- 2024 – 92,450 miles
- 2023 – 83,101 miles
- 2022 – 74,956 miles
- 2021 – 74,393 miles
- 2019 – 72,173 miles
- 2018 – 62,233 miles
- 2017 – 59,843 miles
- 2016 – 48,162 miles
- 2015 – 46,216 miles
- 2014 – 43,996 miles
- 2013 – 38,971 miles
- 2012 – 35,169 miles
- 2011 – 30,832 miles
- 2010 – 24,919 miles
- 2009 – 22,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,086 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
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.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,086 miles (+4,636)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,086 miles
- Test number
- 386014445913
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass92,450 miles (+9,349)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 92,450 miles
- Test number
- 685208406962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,101 miles (+157)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 83,101 miles
- Test number
- 483218688820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,944 miles (+7,988)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,944 miles
- Test number
- 105228680424
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass74,956 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 74,956 miles
- Test number
- 433752889290
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail74,956 miles (+563)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,956 miles
- Test number
- 448773378568
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,393 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 74,393 miles
- Test number
- 207859438783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail74,393 miles (+2,220)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,393 miles
- Test number
- 977207154413
- 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 Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,173 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,173 miles
- Test number
- 178415932385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail72,129 miles (+9,896)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,129 miles
- Test number
- 470697577183
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,233 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 62,233 miles
- Test number
- 309336217444
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail62,228 miles (+2,385)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,228 miles
- Test number
- 323786178384
- MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass59,843 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,843 miles
- Test number
- 582544213064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,817 miles (+11,655)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,817 miles
- Test number
- 902175840741
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
Pass48,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 48,162 miles
- Test number
- 255068322333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,162 miles (+1,946)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,162 miles
- Test number
- 814831511646
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Pass46,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,216 miles
- Test number
- 527793603022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,191 miles (+2,195)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,191 miles
- Test number
- 460634804526
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass43,996 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,996 miles
- Test number
- 346458344418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,971 miles (+3,802)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 38,971 miles
- Test number
- 455848923200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,169 miles (+4,337)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,169 miles
- Test number
- 225541252266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,832 miles (+5,913)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,832 miles
- Test number
- 367532051215
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,919 miles (+2,169)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,919 miles
- Test number
- 373653250295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 22,750 miles
- Test number
- 972163119359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 VFL
- Does LB56 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VFL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 VFL?
- The MOT on LB56 VFL is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 VFL done?
- LB56 VFL was recorded at 97,086 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
- Has LB56 VFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 VFL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB56 VFL 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 VFL find?
- LB56 VFL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; engine cover fitted; headlamp lenses faded, and 3 more.
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