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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 XYMMOT history

LB56 XYM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,874 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XYM was last recorded at 117,874 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 7,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,145 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,729 miles
Average per year
6,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,874 miles
  • 2025 – 110,145 miles
  • 2024 – 104,082 miles
  • 2023 – 96,770 miles
  • 2022 – 91,439 miles
  • 2021 – 85,872 miles
  • 2020 – 81,223 miles
  • 2019 – 71,697 miles
  • 2018 – 62,843 miles
  • 2017 – 55,523 miles
  • 2016 – 48,238 miles
  • 2015 – 41,091 miles
  • 2014 – 32,470 miles
  • 2013 – 24,518 miles
  • 2012 – 18,811 miles
  • 2011 – 15,454 miles
  • 2010 – 12,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,874 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,874 miles
    Test number
    439095411046
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,874 miles (+7,729)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,874 miles
    Test number
    789296632640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,145 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,145 miles
    Test number
    632012283333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,082 miles
    Test number
    841358525786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,082 miles (+7,312)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,082 miles
    Test number
    412110841909
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass96,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,770 miles
    Test number
    882686952422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,770 miles (+42)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,770 miles
    Test number
    258411006261
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Fail96,728 miles (+5,289)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,728 miles
    Test number
    807649820895
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,439 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,439 miles
    Test number
    769969095701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,872 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    206574579915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,223 miles (+9,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    671062072247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,697 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,697 miles
    Test number
    966245150004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,843 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,843 miles
    Test number
    935929711581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,523 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    458522820466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,238 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,238 miles
    Test number
    393107942543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,091 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    528635815012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,470 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,470 miles
    Test number
    299087104057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,518 miles (+5,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    165247503441
    • 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)

  19. Pass18,811 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,811 miles
    Test number
    628700012055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,454 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,454 miles
    Test number
    156153111428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,087 miles
    Test number
    570635610081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XYM

Does LB56 XYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XYM is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XYM?
The MOT on LB56 XYM is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XYM done?
LB56 XYM was recorded at 117,874 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,623 miles a year.
Has LB56 XYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XYM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XYM 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 XYM find?
LB56 XYM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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