Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 WFCMOT history
LB56 WFC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 220,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 220,686 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 WFC
- 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
- 14 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 WFC was last recorded at 220,686 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 13,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 207,338 miles · 22 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,348 miles
- Average per year
- 12,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 220,686 miles
- 2024 – 207,338 miles
- 2023 – 198,257 miles
- 2022 – 196,427 miles
- 2021 – 193,184 miles
- 2020 – 184,854 miles
- 2019 – 163,828 miles
- 2018 – 149,657 miles
- 2017 – 139,717 miles
- 2016 – 119,226 miles
- 2015 – 100,305 miles
- 2014 – 83,190 miles
- 2013 – 65,447 miles
- 2012 – 49,668 miles
- 2011 – 37,819 miles
- 2009 – 26,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass220,686 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,686 miles (+13,348)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 220,686 miles
- Test number
- 631918355852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,338 miles (+9,081)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 207,338 miles
- Test number
- 947094170979
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass198,257 miles (+1,830)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 198,257 miles
- Test number
- 902424432682
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 strong advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass196,427 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 196,427 miles
- Test number
- 947083105241
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and will need attention soon.
- AdvisoryBoth rear park brake cables have outer casings deteriorated allowing excess movement to inner cables.
Fail196,427 miles (+3,243)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,427 miles
- Test number
- 468253630755
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and will need attention soon.
- AdvisoryBoth rear park brake cables have outer casings deteriorated allowing excess movement to inner cables.
Pass193,184 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 193,184 miles
- Test number
- 487592689426
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail193,186 miles (+8,332)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,186 miles
- Test number
- 371635090929
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass184,854 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 184,854 miles
- Test number
- 219931809956
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail184,838 miles (+21,010)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,838 miles
- Test number
- 662906618095
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,828 miles (+14,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 163,828 miles
- Test number
- 661722096432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass149,657 miles (+9,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 149,657 miles
- Test number
- 437839333267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass139,717 miles (+20,491)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 139,717 miles
- Test number
- 698607375748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,226 miles (+18,921)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 119,226 miles
- Test number
- 747911975749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,305 miles (+17,115)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 100,305 miles
- Test number
- 407000015061
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,190 miles (+17,743)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 83,190 miles
- Test number
- 748913714046
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,447 miles (+15,779)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 65,447 miles
- Test number
- 438322023029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,668 miles (+11,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 49,668 miles
- Test number
- 929747402048
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass37,819 miles (+11,479)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 37,819 miles
- Test number
- 537867411020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight wear in front and rear brake discs.
Pass26,340 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,340 miles
- Test number
- 591439329393
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB56 WFC
- Does LB56 WFC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 WFC expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 WFC?
- The MOT on LB56 WFC expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 WFC done?
- LB56 WFC was recorded at 220,686 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 12,850 miles a year.
- Has LB56 WFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 WFC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB56 WFC 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 WFC find?
- LB56 WFC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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