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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 YAJMOT history

LB56 YAJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,068 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YAJ
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
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YAJ was last recorded at 55,068 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,871 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,197 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,068 miles
  • 2025 – 52,871 miles
  • 2024 – 49,969 miles
  • 2023 – 45,801 miles
  • 2022 – 41,873 miles
  • 2021 – 37,140 miles
  • 2020 – 33,729 miles
  • 2019 – 31,554 miles
  • 2018 – 29,641 miles
  • 2017 – 27,130 miles
  • 2016 – 24,625 miles
  • 2015 – 21,096 miles
  • 2014 – 17,542 miles
  • 2013 – 13,399 miles
  • 2012 – 8,860 miles
  • 2011 – 6,188 miles
  • 2009 – 1,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,068 miles
  • 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 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,068 miles (+2,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,068 miles
    Test number
    463614456140
    • 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 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass52,871 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,871 miles
    Test number
    711064957101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,969 miles (+4,168)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    472388455624
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass45,801 miles (+3,928)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,801 miles
    Test number
    150455537270
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass41,873 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,873 miles
    Test number
    516541068772
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail41,873 miles (+4,733)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,873 miles
    Test number
    251198739692
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass37,140 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    298924160247
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail37,140 miles (+3,411)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    863962884998
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass33,729 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    605319434924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Drop link ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Constant velocity boot deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail33,729 miles (+2,175)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    603091675526
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Drop link ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Constant velocity boot deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass31,554 miles (+1,913)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    521205469822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass29,641 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,641 miles
    Test number
    543317087103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light len's broken but not showing white light to rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail29,641 miles (+2,511)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,641 miles
    Test number
    265238599388
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light len's broken but not showing white light to rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass27,130 miles (+2,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    263809269377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass24,625 miles (+3,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,625 miles
    Test number
    438858890166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass21,096 miles (+3,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,096 miles
    Test number
    746352075072
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass17,542 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,542 miles
    Test number
    488173774047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,399 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,399 miles
    Test number
    129184073425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,860 miles (+2,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,860 miles
    Test number
    447186172046
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass6,188 miles (+4,746)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,188 miles
    Test number
    157913971472
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass1,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    1,442 miles
    Test number
    461211309487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YAJ

Does LB56 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YAJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YAJ?
The MOT on LB56 YAJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 YAJ done?
LB56 YAJ was recorded at 55,068 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has LB56 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YAJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 YAJ 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 YAJ find?
LB56 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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