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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 XEVMOT history

LB56 XEV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 198,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
198,068 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XEV was last recorded at 198,068 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 11,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,739 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,329 miles
Average per year
9,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,068 miles
  • 2023 – 186,739 miles
  • 2022 – 178,469 miles
  • 2021 – 171,462 miles
  • 2020 – 164,763 miles
  • 2019 – 156,998 miles
  • 2018 – 149,859 miles
  • 2017 – 139,301 miles
  • 2016 – 131,085 miles
  • 2015 – 118,680 miles
  • 2014 – 107,705 miles
  • 2013 – 97,257 miles
  • 2012 – 87,584 miles
  • 2011 – 72,805 miles
  • 2010 – 59,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close to excessive (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,068 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    198,068 miles
    Test number
    998740862216
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close to excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail198,067 miles (+11,328)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,067 miles
    Test number
    763420407663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close to excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass186,739 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,739 miles
    Test number
    341743321534
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across sub-frame pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  4. Fail186,739 miles (+8,270)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,739 miles
    Test number
    327722895757
    • MajorFuel system component leaking At gearbox end of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across sub-frame pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  5. Pass178,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,469 miles
    Test number
    185171991770
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside appear to be worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail178,465 miles (+7,003)2 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,465 miles
    Test number
    176737377471
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside appear to be worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,462 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,462 miles
    Test number
    362055888951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail171,457 miles (+6,694)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,457 miles
    Test number
    112402232739
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,763 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    164,763 miles
    Test number
    760244790159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail164,763 miles (+7,765)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,763 miles
    Test number
    337842001387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass156,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    339218288813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail156,998 miles (+7,139)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    570671363637
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass149,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,859 miles
    Test number
    636722963950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail149,858 miles (+10,557)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,858 miles
    Test number
    667017982929
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass139,301 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    621637220360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail139,297 miles (+8,212)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,297 miles
    Test number
    911548922667
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass131,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,085 miles
    Test number
    458072607845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Fail131,084 miles (+12,404)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,084 miles
    Test number
    119192558777
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass118,680 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    998512865094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,705 miles (+10,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,705 miles
    Test number
    109707974071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass97,257 miles (+9,673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    517826663035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,584 miles (+14,779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    145518062055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,805 miles (+12,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    578961281089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    183369380418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XEV

Does LB56 XEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XEV expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XEV?
The MOT on LB56 XEV expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XEV done?
LB56 XEV was recorded at 198,068 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 9,876 miles a year.
Has LB56 XEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XEV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XEV 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 XEV find?
LB56 XEV passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ doorshut, and 3 more.

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