Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LB56 XBMMOT history
LB56 XBM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 107,668 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 XBM
- 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
- 21 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 XBM was last recorded at 107,668 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,652 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 5,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,668 miles
- 2024 – 104,005 miles
- 2023 – 101,429 miles
- 2022 – 91,712 miles
- 2021 – 87,744 miles
- 2020 – 81,496 miles
- 2019 – 73,968 miles
- 2018 – 63,751 miles
- 2017 – 56,490 miles
- 2016 – 45,475 miles
- 2014 – 31,747 miles
- 2013 – 29,547 miles
- 2012 – 26,273 miles
- 2011 – 23,458 miles
- 2010 – 19,575 miles
- 2009 – 16,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,668 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,668 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 107,668 miles
- Test number
- 389040260264
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,652 miles (+3,647)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,652 miles
- Test number
- 136608281322
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp severely deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp severely deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,005 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 104,005 miles
- Test number
- 918066038384
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail103,997 miles (+2,568)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,997 miles
- Test number
- 429676321774
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens defective (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens defective (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass101,429 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,429 miles
- Test number
- 365699064121
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights hazed advise a polish
Fail101,421 miles (+9,709)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,421 miles
- Test number
- 271277931869
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights hazed advise a polish
Pass91,712 miles (+3,968)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 91,712 miles
- Test number
- 938798396332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,744 miles (+6,248)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,744 miles
- Test number
- 617728085891
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass81,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 81,496 miles
- Test number
- 453596907642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,495 miles (+7,527)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,495 miles
- Test number
- 740774549416
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,968 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 73,968 miles
- Test number
- 693778575267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,968 miles (+10,217)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,968 miles
- Test number
- 949660714554
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,751 miles (+7,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 63,751 miles
- Test number
- 426719173132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,490 miles (+11,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 56,490 miles
- Test number
- 433413968191
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside side repeator dim
Pass45,475 miles (+13,728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 45,475 miles
- Test number
- 970104508604
- AdvisoryExhaust system has some corrosion
Pass31,747 miles (+2,200)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 31,747 miles
- Test number
- 275686734350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,547 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 29,547 miles
- Test number
- 276672553300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,273 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 26,273 miles
- Test number
- 809107742332
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn low and sidewalls perishing,n/s/f sidewalls perishing
Fail26,267 miles (+2,809)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,267 miles
- Test number
- 307787142397
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn low and sidewalls perishing,n/s/f sidewalls perishing
Pass23,458 miles (+3,883)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 23,458 miles
- Test number
- 408753231476
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass19,575 miles (+2,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 19,575 miles
- Test number
- 853533940378
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass16,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 16,762 miles
- Test number
- 650821249335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 XBM
- Does LB56 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XBM is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 XBM?
- The MOT on LB56 XBM is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 XBM done?
- LB56 XBM was recorded at 107,668 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
- Has LB56 XBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 XBM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 XBM 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 XBM find?
- LB56 XBM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder, and 1 more.
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