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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 XETMOT history

LB56 XET is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,189 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XET was last recorded at 170,189 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 13,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,505 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,684 miles
Average per year
9,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,189 miles
  • 2025 – 156,505 miles
  • 2024 – 143,955 miles
  • 2023 – 130,235 miles
  • 2022 – 120,003 miles
  • 2021 – 108,539 miles
  • 2020 – 99,488 miles
  • 2019 – 90,524 miles
  • 2018 – 78,735 miles
  • 2017 – 66,967 miles
  • 2016 – 59,812 miles
  • 2015 – 48,890 miles
  • 2014 – 39,387 miles
  • 2013 – 29,262 miles
  • 2012 – 24,900 miles
  • 2011 – 19,278 miles
  • 2010 – 12,124 miles
  • 2009 – 6,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,189 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,189 miles (+13,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,189 miles
    Test number
    441242859236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,505 miles (+12,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,505 miles
    Test number
    787760075573
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass143,955 miles (+13,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,955 miles
    Test number
    537588900199
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,235 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,235 miles
    Test number
    202043016897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,003 miles (+11,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    716796103664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass108,539 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    617229360703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail108,533 miles (+9,045)5 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    862304704723
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers in swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass99,488 miles (+8,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,488 miles
    Test number
    136216567096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass90,524 miles (+11,789)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    882364701520
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,735 miles (+11,768)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    671065798416
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass66,967 miles (+7,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    935125398131
    • AdvisoryFront pads low

  12. Pass59,812 miles (+10,922)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    228391917596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,890 miles (+9,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    217640779315
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass39,387 miles (+10,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,387 miles
    Test number
    806690244292
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail29,262 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    808238663215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass29,262 miles (+4,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    887258763237
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass24,900 miles (+5,622)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,900 miles
    Test number
    325058922310
    • NoteNear side front tyre perished (dot code3206) 195/65==15==h==Hankook
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished (dot code 3206)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished (dot code 3206)

  18. Pass19,278 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,278 miles
    Test number
    187579021327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,124 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,124 miles
    Test number
    492460020436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    6,637 miles
    Test number
    670560639381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XET

Does LB56 XET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XET is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XET?
The MOT on LB56 XET is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XET done?
LB56 XET was recorded at 170,189 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 9,774 miles a year.
Has LB56 XET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XET has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 XET 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 XET find?
LB56 XET passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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