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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 VFWMOT history

LB56 VFW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
149,900 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VFW
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
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VFW was last recorded at 149,900 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 13,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,735 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
13,165 miles
Average per year
7,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,900 miles
  • 2024 – 136,735 miles
  • 2023 – 122,347 miles
  • 2022 – 117,392 miles
  • 2021 – 112,470 miles
  • 2020 – 108,359 miles
  • 2019 – 104,387 miles
  • 2018 – 98,536 miles
  • 2017 – 93,871 miles
  • 2016 – 87,490 miles
  • 2015 – 82,779 miles
  • 2014 – 74,609 miles
  • 2013 – 68,059 miles
  • 2012 – 59,468 miles
  • 2010 – 52,783 miles
  • 2009 – 41,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,900 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,900 miles (+13,165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,900 miles
    Test number
    238964997531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,735 miles (+14,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,735 miles
    Test number
    761062487140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass122,347 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,347 miles
    Test number
    294280341328
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,343 miles (+4,951)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    533539516875
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s rear wheel

  5. Pass117,392 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,392 miles
    Test number
    542325816165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,470 miles (+4,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    582475658486
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,359 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    209574129180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,387 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,387 miles
    Test number
    565772613044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,299 miles (+5,763)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    513309715536
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass98,536 miles (+4,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    648808430492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass93,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,871 miles
    Test number
    651484721570
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail93,871 miles (+6,381)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,871 miles
    Test number
    807049609931
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass87,490 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    331354338689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail87,489 miles (+4,710)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,489 miles
    Test number
    626754686231
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,779 miles (+8,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    435677925093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass74,609 miles (+6,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    628535424087
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,059 miles (+8,591)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    336386123074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass59,468 miles (+6,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,468 miles
    Test number
    589688822019
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass52,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    163238700309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,783 miles (+11,423)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    831778400345
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    470967019407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail41,360 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    870187219344
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 VFW

Does LB56 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VFW expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VFW?
The MOT on LB56 VFW expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VFW done?
LB56 VFW was recorded at 149,900 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
Has LB56 VFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VFW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VFW 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 VFW find?
LB56 VFW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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