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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 ZXJMOT history

LB56 ZXJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,065 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZXJ
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
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZXJ was last recorded at 119,065 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,065 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,065 miles
  • 2024 – 112,554 miles
  • 2023 – 112,554 miles
  • 2022 – 109,844 miles
  • 2021 – 106,165 miles
  • 2020 – 104,629 miles
  • 2019 – 101,840 miles
  • 2018 – 98,490 miles
  • 2017 – 94,015 miles
  • 2016 – 89,391 miles
  • 2015 – 85,664 miles
  • 2014 – 81,794 miles
  • 2013 – 74,505 miles
  • 2012 – 65,075 miles
  • 2011 – 53,764 miles
  • 2010 – 41,243 miles
  • 2009 – 29,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,065 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,065 miles
    Test number
    868002760461
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail119,065 miles (+3,987)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,065 miles
    Test number
    692640608009
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass115,078 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    753527711895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    696737080451
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,554 miles (+2,710)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    484045531714
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,844 miles (+3,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,844 miles
    Test number
    916733562206
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,165 miles (+1,536)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    279760389588
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass104,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,629 miles
    Test number
    793720588555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,629 miles (+2,789)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,629 miles
    Test number
    357399171676
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass101,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,840 miles
    Test number
    188328940605
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail101,840 miles (+3,350)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,840 miles
    Test number
    182761867307
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    276407963800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail98,490 miles (+4,475)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    473301846387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass94,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    984324074124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,015 miles (+4,624)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    733408702879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass89,391 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    880230360080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,664 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    717704871428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail85,659 miles (+3,865)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    853439416661
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass81,794 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    618166254395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,505 miles (+9,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    116293853392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,075 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    926762752343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,764 miles (+12,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,764 miles
    Test number
    875413551308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,243 miles (+11,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,243 miles
    Test number
    172284150321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    333721059362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ZXJ

Does LB56 ZXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ZXJ is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZXJ?
The MOT on LB56 ZXJ is valid until 1 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 ZXJ done?
LB56 ZXJ was recorded at 119,065 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZXJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZXJ 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 ZXJ find?
LB56 ZXJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ?; rear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off.

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