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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 YBGMOT history

LB56 YBG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,586 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YBG
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 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YBG was last recorded at 51,586 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2011: 14,682 miles, lower than 21,378 miles on 11 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,586 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,586 miles
  • 2024 – 50,068 miles
  • 2023 – 48,090 miles
  • 2022 – 45,222 miles
  • 2021 – 42,869 miles
  • 2020 – 41,500 miles
  • 2019 – 39,715 miles
  • 2018 – 36,742 miles
  • 2017 – 33,952 miles
  • 2016 – 31,333 miles
  • 2015 – 28,810 miles
  • 2014 – 26,532 miles
  • 2013 – 21,743 miles
  • 2012 – 19,397 miles
  • 2011 – 14,682 miles
  • 2010 – 21,378 miles
  • 2009 – 14,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,586 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine under tray damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,586 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    533153325642
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail51,586 miles (+1,518)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    550739455355
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass50,068 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,068 miles
    Test number
    625809467843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damage

  4. Fail50,065 miles (+1,975)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    617656330986
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge/ 195/65/r 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damage

  5. Pass48,090 miles (+2,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    139209491817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing smooth on inner edge

  6. Pass45,222 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,222 miles
    Test number
    436591712185
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,222 miles (+2,353)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,222 miles
    Test number
    298725077030
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,869 miles (+1,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    373766098793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass41,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    422815500698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges - just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges - just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail41,500 miles (+1,785)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    332124815078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges - just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges - just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass39,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,715 miles
    Test number
    975897066340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,715 miles (+2,973)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,715 miles
    Test number
    397731380388
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached Engine cover insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass36,742 miles (+2,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,742 miles
    Test number
    197971764292
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen chipped

  14. Pass33,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    282336401038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,952 miles (+2,619)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    560215678864
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in treads

  16. Pass31,333 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,333 miles
    Test number
    423219233362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,810 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    629680895098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,532 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,532 miles
    Test number
    617886314116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,520 miles (+4,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,520 miles
    Test number
    385335914173
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  20. Pass21,743 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,743 miles
    Test number
    737280523104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,397 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    496229502133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,682 miles (-6,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,682 miles
    Test number
    845993001120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass21,378 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,378 miles
    Test number
    251825110379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,938 miles
    Test number
    972286519340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YBG

Does LB56 YBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YBG is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YBG?
The MOT on LB56 YBG is valid until 6 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 YBG done?
LB56 YBG was recorded at 51,586 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,269 miles a year.
Has LB56 YBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YBG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 YBG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 YBG find?
LB56 YBG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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