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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 XFAMOT history

LB56 XFA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
157,322 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XFA was last recorded at 157,322 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,322 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,322 miles
  • 2022 – 146,637 miles
  • 2021 – 138,250 miles
  • 2020 – 130,375 miles
  • 2019 – 115,000 miles
  • 2018 – 107,852 miles
  • 2017 – 100,731 miles
  • 2016 – 92,587 miles
  • 2015 – 86,761 miles
  • 2013 – 77,723 miles
  • 2011 – 57,590 miles
  • 2009 – 36,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,322 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat sheld partly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre splitting in tread /worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre splitting in tread / worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play in balljoint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,322 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    926868721816
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat sheld partly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre splitting in tread /worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre splitting in tread / worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Fail157,322 miles (+10,685)1 major1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    653799165478
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat sheld partly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre splitting in tread /worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre splitting in tread / worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Pass146,637 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,637 miles
    Test number
    738222024963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,250 miles
    Test number
    887098321761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play in balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail138,250 miles (+7,875)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,250 miles
    Test number
    975704389563
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber sarting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber sarting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play in balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,375 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    288604150781
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail130,375 miles (+15,375)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    372219005038
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,000 miles (+7,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    646521800484
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

  9. Pass107,852 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,852 miles
    Test number
    661788898829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  10. Fail107,851 miles (+7,120)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,851 miles
    Test number
    588038082978
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  11. Pass100,731 miles (+8,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,731 miles
    Test number
    579503165939
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but does not materially affect the drivers view

  12. Pass92,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    419832822128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,587 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    603506711029
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

  14. Pass86,761 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    456221735100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen damage not materially affecting drivers view

  15. Fail86,761 miles (+9,038)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    528188825115
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brakes dragging on
    • NoteWindscreen damage not materially affecting drivers view

  16. Pass77,723 miles (+63)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    396596223380
    • NoteAll brakes worn
    • NoteChip windscreen

  17. Fail77,660 miles (+20,070)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,660 miles
    Test number
    268044423320
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brakes worn
    • NoteChip windscreen

  18. Pass57,590 miles (+21,435)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    837631751397
    • NoteChip in o/s of screen,
    • NoteOuter edge of front brake discs rusty,

  19. Pass36,155 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,155 miles
    Test number
    302085839365
    • NoteOffside handbrake not on stop
    • NoteOffside rear tyre limit out of shape inner edge (recommend replace now)

Questions about LB56 XFA

Does LB56 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XFA expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XFA?
The MOT on LB56 XFA expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XFA done?
LB56 XFA was recorded at 157,322 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 8,496 miles a year.
Has LB56 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XFA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XFA 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 XFA find?
LB56 XFA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: central rear exhaust heat sheld partly loose; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside front tyre splitting in tread /worn on inner edge, and 5 more.

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