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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LB56 ZPEMOT history

LB56 ZPE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
173,298 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 ZPE was last recorded at 173,298 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 9,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,974 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9,324 miles
Average per year
8,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,298 miles
  • 2023 – 163,974 miles
  • 2022 – 157,010 miles
  • 2020 – 150,805 miles
  • 2018 – 135,208 miles
  • 2017 – 106,379 miles
  • 2015 – 92,863 miles
  • 2014 – 83,399 miles
  • 2012 – 63,802 miles
  • 2011 – 56,694 miles
  • 2009 – 43,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,298 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake wear warning sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Thermostat Housing
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Waterpump
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box rear pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner 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))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under trays/covers limit inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,298 miles (+9,324)1 dangerous3 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,298 miles
    Test number
    441480189515
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake wear warning sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Thermostat Housing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Waterpump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box rear pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner 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))

  2. Pass163,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,974 miles
    Test number
    594633751423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components

  3. Fail163,964 miles (+6,954)3 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,964 miles
    Test number
    717970126556
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components

  4. Pass157,010 miles (+709)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,010 miles
    Test number
    904486517525
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking on slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,301 miles (+5,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,301 miles
    Test number
    302704919568
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection

  6. Pass150,805 miles (+5,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,805 miles
    Test number
    177347550685
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection

  7. Pass144,950 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,950 miles
    Test number
    402163530886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,208 miles
    Test number
    501044136956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,208 miles (+13,876)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,208 miles
    Test number
    153775567952
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  10. Pass121,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    880030537790
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight images poor

  11. Fail121,332 miles (+14,953)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    746609864657
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Led light (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight images poor

  12. Pass106,379 miles (+13,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,379 miles
    Test number
    122901380082
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres very low inner edges advise replace and off side rear 195/65/15
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre heavily perished

  13. Pass92,863 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    700379572316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,399 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    237513254321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,901 miles (+9,099)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    429192404069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,802 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    228435452322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,694 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    425948441388
    • NoteCat rattling
    • NoteRear brake pads very much on limit

  18. Fail56,694 miles (+7,207)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    978788241356
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCat rattling
    • NoteRear brake pads very much on limit

  19. Pass49,487 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,487 miles
    Test number
    176326801460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    213353969339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ZPE

Does LB56 ZPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ZPE expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZPE?
The MOT on LB56 ZPE expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ZPE done?
LB56 ZPE was recorded at 173,298 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 8,634 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZPE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZPE 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 ZPE find?
LB56 ZPE failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear warning sensor wiring; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 17 more.

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