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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LB56 YBMMOT history

LB56 YBM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
161,739 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YBM was last recorded at 161,739 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 18,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,437 miles · 26 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
18,302 miles
Average per year
7,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,739 miles
  • 2024 – 143,437 miles
  • 2023 – 131,513 miles
  • 2022 – 114,771 miles
  • 2021 – 97,145 miles
  • 2020 – 91,974 miles
  • 2019 – 87,416 miles
  • 2018 – 81,771 miles
  • 2017 – 80,421 miles
  • 2016 – 78,635 miles
  • 2015 – 75,081 miles
  • 2014 – 69,703 miles
  • 2013 – 66,802 miles
  • 2012 – 62,153 miles
  • 2011 – 57,566 miles
  • 2010 – 50,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,739 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,739 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,739 miles
    Test number
    792271194064
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail161,739 miles (+18,302)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,739 miles
    Test number
    710700184152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,437 miles (+11,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,437 miles
    Test number
    317228442843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,513 miles (+16,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,513 miles
    Test number
    228782938874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    960348900067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail114,771 miles (+9)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    683239144752
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail114,762 miles (+17,617)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,762 miles
    Test number
    769083032477
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass97,145 miles (+5,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    708370547311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,974 miles (+4,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,974 miles
    Test number
    158312211765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,416 miles (+5,645)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    636753273860
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side frot (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,771 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    893041535455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,421 miles (+1,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    209860102220
    • AdvisoryENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

  13. Pass78,635 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,635 miles
    Test number
    884927524902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,081 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    414154752991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,995 miles (+5,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    615331140130
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,703 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    619333304374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,802 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    235855523338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    586118912357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,153 miles (+4,587)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    725258912351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass57,566 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    519623531375
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvice front disc on being slightly pitted
    • NoteAdvice front tyres on having cracks not deep enough to reach cords.
    • NoteAdvice rear disc on being slightly pitted
    • NoteAdvice rear tyres on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

  21. Fail57,563 miles (+6,862)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    655743631309
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvice front disc on being slightly pitted
    • NoteAdvice front tyres on having cracks not deep enough to reach cords.
    • NoteAdvice rear disc on being slightly pitted
    • NoteAdvice rear tyres on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

  22. Pass50,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    260509740405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 YBM

Does LB56 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YBM is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YBM?
The MOT on LB56 YBM is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 YBM done?
LB56 YBM was recorded at 161,739 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,211 miles a year.
Has LB56 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YBM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 YBM 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 YBM find?
LB56 YBM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.

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