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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 XZAMOT history

LB56 XZA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,892 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XZA was last recorded at 140,892 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,619 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,273 miles
Average per year
7,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,892 miles
  • 2025 – 134,619 miles
  • 2024 – 125,822 miles
  • 2023 – 117,468 miles
  • 2022 – 117,457 miles
  • 2021 – 106,218 miles
  • 2019 – 98,151 miles
  • 2018 – 83,011 miles
  • 2017 – 73,954 miles
  • 2016 – 63,867 miles
  • 2014 – 57,707 miles
  • 2013 – 51,498 miles
  • 2012 – 44,456 miles
  • 2011 – 36,508 miles
  • 2010 – 29,346 miles
  • 2009 – 23,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,892 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,892 miles
    Test number
    482489721254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,891 miles (+6,272)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,891 miles
    Test number
    529640090351
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,619 miles (+8,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,619 miles
    Test number
    145784197462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,822 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,822 miles
    Test number
    343423393286
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,811 miles (+8,343)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,811 miles
    Test number
    561389644657
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,468 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    952628872672
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  7. Fail117,464 miles (+7)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,464 miles
    Test number
    773071500651
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  8. Fail117,457 miles (+11,239)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,457 miles
    Test number
    981978119867
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement HANDBRAKE LEVER STUCK ON (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    989401787711
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle general heavy muddy

  10. Fail106,218 miles (+8,067)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    255660772327
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle general heavy muddy

  11. Pass98,151 miles (+223)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    287302723576
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre x 2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail97,928 miles (+14,917)6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    564775257002
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre x 2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass83,011 miles (+9,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,011 miles
    Test number
    931255475704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    838570619670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail73,954 miles (+10,087)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    910432533323
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass63,867 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    612076300708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,707 miles (+29)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    408174224471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

  18. Fail57,678 miles (+6,180)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    648173224379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  19. Pass51,498 miles (+7,042)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    878526833398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and split
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass44,456 miles (+7,948)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,456 miles
    Test number
    365206422327
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,508 miles (+7,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    616235031355
    • 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)

  22. Pass29,346 miles (+5,358)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,346 miles
    Test number
    502372040388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  23. Pass23,988 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,988 miles
    Test number
    843157809377
    • NoteStrong advice front and rear brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

Questions about LB56 XZA

Does LB56 XZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XZA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XZA?
The MOT on LB56 XZA is valid until 25 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 XZA done?
LB56 XZA was recorded at 140,892 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,207 miles a year.
Has LB56 XZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XZA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XZA 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 XZA find?
LB56 XZA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both side.

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