
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
Pass94,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 94,050 miles
- Test number
- 140654163167
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass87,087 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,087 miles
- Test number
- 920557097062
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass80,398 miles (+6,966)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,398 miles
- Test number
- 706035593820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,432 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,432 miles
- Test number
- 425801404464
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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
Pass36,908 miles (+338)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 36,908 miles
- Test number
- 680286890265
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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