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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 ZXCMOT history

LB56 ZXC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
92,385 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZXC
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
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZXC was last recorded at 92,385 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 3,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,646 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,739 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,385 miles
  • 2023 – 88,646 miles
  • 2022 – 85,875 miles
  • 2021 – 83,599 miles
  • 2020 – 79,793 miles
  • 2019 – 75,429 miles
  • 2018 – 71,299 miles
  • 2017 – 67,246 miles
  • 2016 – 63,851 miles
  • 2015 – 56,670 miles
  • 2014 – 50,320 miles
  • 2013 – 42,884 miles
  • 2012 – 37,299 miles
  • 2011 – 31,221 miles
  • 2010 – 24,906 miles
  • 2009 – 18,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,385 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both condensation inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,385 miles (+3,739)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    120003831226
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass88,646 miles (+2,771)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,646 miles
    Test number
    325278361290
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,875 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    189769933128
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail85,875 miles (+2,276)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    246454297962
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass83,599 miles (+3,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    481925575497
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (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))

  6. Pass79,793 miles (+4,364)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    260394966283
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,429 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    485596445952
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,414 miles (+4,115)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,414 miles
    Test number
    775652874012
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,299 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    428747069988
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail71,283 miles (+4,037)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    379675689600
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,246 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    934211028549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,851 miles (+7,181)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    212025145545
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,670 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    864909423344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail56,656 miles (+6,336)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    474682004083
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass50,320 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    635959034381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,306 miles (+7,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    769268934332
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,884 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,884 miles
    Test number
    656220043354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail42,884 miles (+5,585)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,884 miles
    Test number
    256589533343
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,299 miles (+6,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    346850622372
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass31,221 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,221 miles
    Test number
    835158821362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,906 miles (+6,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,906 miles
    Test number
    934633230359
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,496 miles
    Test number
    530463049389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ZXC

Does LB56 ZXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ZXC expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZXC?
The MOT on LB56 ZXC expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ZXC done?
LB56 ZXC was recorded at 92,385 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZXC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZXC 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 ZXC find?
LB56 ZXC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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