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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 VHJMOT history

LB56 VHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,179 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VHJ was last recorded at 126,179 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 6,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,272 miles · 26 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,907 miles
Average per year
7,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,179 miles
  • 2021 – 119,272 miles
  • 2020 – 108,936 miles
  • 2018 – 96,275 miles
  • 2017 – 95,259 miles
  • 2016 – 88,913 miles
  • 2015 – 80,374 miles
  • 2014 – 65,108 miles
  • 2012 – 57,231 miles
  • 2011 – 47,954 miles
  • 2010 – 40,409 miles
  • 2009 – 33,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    785843223530
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. PassMileage not read5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    388221133887
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    700015752984
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    269568513832
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass126,179 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,179 miles
    Test number
    482493136480
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail126,179 miles (+6,907)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,179 miles
    Test number
    563769530026
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass119,272 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    598802425030
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,272 miles (+10,336)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    408837042611
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,936 miles (+12,661)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    490402969504
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,275 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    687790664971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,259 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    897489465417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail95,259 miles (+6,346)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    227792055559
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass88,913 miles (+8,539)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    761668025726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,374 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,374 miles
    Test number
    497066008956
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail80,370 miles (+6,095)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    222606219877
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,275 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    869974835069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,108 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,108 miles
    Test number
    626630934030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,231 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    537788022398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,954 miles
    Test number
    446833131483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,954 miles (+7,545)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,954 miles
    Test number
    965580931367
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,409 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,409 miles
    Test number
    910535330319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    294975939335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VHJ

Does LB56 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VHJ is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VHJ?
The MOT on LB56 VHJ is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VHJ done?
LB56 VHJ was recorded at 126,179 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 7,444 miles a year.
Has LB56 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VHJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VHJ 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 VHJ find?
LB56 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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