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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 ZWTMOT history

LB56 ZWT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,711 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZWT was last recorded at 149,711 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,709 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,711 miles
  • 2025 – 130,062 miles
  • 2024 – 108,853 miles
  • 2023 – 87,360 miles
  • 2022 – 73,339 miles
  • 2021 – 70,458 miles
  • 2020 – 68,883 miles
  • 2019 – 65,590 miles
  • 2018 – 62,033 miles
  • 2017 – 54,669 miles
  • 2016 – 50,389 miles
  • 2015 – 45,815 miles
  • 2014 – 40,966 miles
  • 2013 – 36,006 miles
  • 2012 – 30,831 miles
  • 2011 – 22,844 miles
  • 2010 – 17,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,711 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,711 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,711 miles
    Test number
    139308429865
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail149,709 miles (+19,647)2 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    861734235355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,062 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,062 miles
    Test number
    189796611918
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,060 miles (+21,207)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,060 miles
    Test number
    576427569290
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,853 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    688960034549
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail108,851 miles (+21,491)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    760757666370
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    654559448303
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail87,359 miles (+14,020)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    487489072829
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,339 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    938184804821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,458 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,458 miles
    Test number
    441372724493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,456 miles (+1,573)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    933556358562
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass68,883 miles (+3,293)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    316375757206
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass65,590 miles (+3,557)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    844671500652
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass62,033 miles (+7,364)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,033 miles
    Test number
    941468270258
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to deterioate (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to deteriote (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass54,669 miles (+4,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    181242841618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    520323122233
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail50,389 miles (+4,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    290085046154
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass45,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    195027195182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,815 miles (+4,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    939417995198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail40,966 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    457265394177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,966 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    956945094144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,006 miles (+5,175)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    266468693473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to age perish and have fine surface cracks forming.
    • NoteVarious oil seeps

  23. Pass30,831 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    166718592131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,844 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    835555581128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,571 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,571 miles
    Test number
    173808600201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,827 miles
    Test number
    763612150106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ZWT

Does LB56 ZWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ZWT is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZWT?
The MOT on LB56 ZWT is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ZWT done?
LB56 ZWT was recorded at 149,711 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,383 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZWT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZWT 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 ZWT find?
LB56 ZWT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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