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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 XBRMOT history

LB56 XBR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,227 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XBR
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 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XBR was last recorded at 88,227 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,250 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,977 miles
Average per year
4,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,227 miles
  • 2024 – 81,250 miles
  • 2023 – 80,803 miles
  • 2022 – 80,139 miles
  • 2021 – 79,131 miles
  • 2020 – 77,954 miles
  • 2019 – 73,605 miles
  • 2018 – 67,392 miles
  • 2017 – 61,967 miles
  • 2016 – 58,634 miles
  • 2015 – 56,806 miles
  • 2014 – 55,539 miles
  • 2013 – 54,726 miles
  • 2012 – 53,477 miles
  • 2011 – 47,369 miles
  • 2010 – 21,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,227 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section has slight leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,227 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,227 miles
    Test number
    610951829795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    451792146849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,250 miles (+447)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    528136678828
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass80,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    513813796135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,803 miles (+664)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    753573273040
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass80,139 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    452931975551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    153043588140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail79,131 miles (+1,177)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    305327394336
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass77,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    652000266690
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail77,954 miles (+4,349)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    479552360168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    603139594893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail73,605 miles (+6,213)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    119967485419
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass67,392 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    118816718418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,967 miles (+3,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    804357382512
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass58,634 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    181033842558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail58,634 miles (+1,828)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    890697054390
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass56,806 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,806 miles
    Test number
    202670180444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    747041414365
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail55,539 miles (+813)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    758361214362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside front brake has object stuck in it

  20. Pass54,726 miles (+1,249)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    795998813302
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish and crack
    • NoteNear side outer sill damaged

  21. Pass53,477 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,477 miles
    Test number
    689402312315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,369 miles (+25,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    415244211457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,972 miles
    Test number
    740718700026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XBR

Does LB56 XBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XBR is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XBR?
The MOT on LB56 XBR is valid until 28 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 XBR done?
LB56 XBR was recorded at 88,227 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
Has LB56 XBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XBR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XBR 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 XBR find?
LB56 XBR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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