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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 YAGMOT history

LB56 YAG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
182,247 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YAG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YAG was last recorded at 182,247 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,246 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,247 miles
  • 2024 – 174,060 miles
  • 2023 – 157,376 miles
  • 2022 – 138,925 miles
  • 2021 – 119,858 miles
  • 2020 – 111,823 miles
  • 2019 – 106,629 miles
  • 2018 – 100,613 miles
  • 2017 – 94,050 miles
  • 2016 – 87,087 miles
  • 2015 – 80,398 miles
  • 2014 – 73,432 miles
  • 2013 – 64,144 miles
  • 2012 – 55,611 miles
  • 2011 – 46,458 miles
  • 2010 – 36,908 miles
  • 2009 – 27,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,247 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,247 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,247 miles
    Test number
    610225719209
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail182,246 miles (+8,186)1 dangerous5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,246 miles
    Test number
    417671060059
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of OSR brake (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass174,060 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,060 miles
    Test number
    144450490115
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAir pipe under bonnet split.
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indictor on
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail174,059 miles (+16,683)1 dangerous15 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,059 miles
    Test number
    231882198248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAir pipe under bonnet split.
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indictor on
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass157,376 miles (+18,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,376 miles
    Test number
    656876433071
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Indicator damaged but still functioning
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion
  6. Pass138,925 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    203833009066
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on
    • AdvisoryN/S/R shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryO/S/R dust cover/bump stop in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Plus O/S/R inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroding
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail138,925 miles (+19,067)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    488284285164
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on
    • AdvisoryN/S/R shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryO/S/R dust cover/bump stop in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Plus O/S/R inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroding
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass119,858 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,858 miles
    Test number
    319673403321
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail119,858 miles (+8,035)2 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,858 miles
    Test number
    196017319890
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass111,823 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    598171608016
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
  11. Fail111,823 miles (+5,194)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    657268350745
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
  12. Pass106,629 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    226080379128
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Fail106,629 miles (+6,016)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    470825976961
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below 1.6mm (195/65r15 falken) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass100,613 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    237955557664
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels have been put on the rear
  15. Fail100,608 miles (+6,558)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,608 miles
    Test number
    147288820422
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  16. Pass94,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    140654163167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,050 miles (+6,963)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    779181755884
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
  18. Pass87,087 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    920557097062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,085 miles (+6,687)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,085 miles
    Test number
    444556974439
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass80,398 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,398 miles
    Test number
    706035593820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,432 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    425801404464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,410 miles (+9,266)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    875620104360
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
  23. Pass64,144 miles (+8,533)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,144 miles
    Test number
    499621703306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Pass55,611 miles (+9,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,611 miles
    Test number
    656463702333
    • 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)
  25. Pass46,458 miles (+9,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    767550191216
    • NoteRear tyres have started to split
  26. Pass36,908 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    680286890265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,570 miles (+9,389)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    282909380256
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2mm
  28. Pass27,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,181 miles
    Test number
    691287509371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YAG

Does LB56 YAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YAG is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YAG?
The MOT on LB56 YAG is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 YAG done?
LB56 YAG was recorded at 182,247 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,664 miles a year.
Has LB56 YAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YAG has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 YAG 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 YAG find?
LB56 YAG passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; oil leak, but not excessive.

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