Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LB56 ZXLMOT history
LB56 ZXL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 111,035 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,515 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 ZXL
- 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 expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 ZXL was last recorded at 111,035 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,901 miles · 16 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 134 miles
- Average per year
- 6,515 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 111,035 miles
- 2023 – 102,679 miles
- 2021 – 87,680 miles
- 2019 – 75,418 miles
- 2018 – 71,196 miles
- 2017 – 66,314 miles
- 2016 – 60,611 miles
- 2015 – 55,789 miles
- 2014 – 51,383 miles
- 2013 – 46,890 miles
- 2012 – 40,802 miles
- 2011 – 32,603 miles
- 2010 – 25,605 miles
- 2009 – 18,100 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,035 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,035 miles
- Test number
- 887375279808
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,032 miles (+131)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,032 miles
- Test number
- 197322342009
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,901 miles (+8,222)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,901 miles
- Test number
- 663081530802
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,679 miles (+14,999)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 102,679 miles
- Test number
- 911439572445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,680 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 87,680 miles
- Test number
- 151138648171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Fail87,680 miles (+18)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,680 miles
- Test number
- 230295956214
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Fail87,662 miles (+12,244)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,662 miles
- Test number
- 561197905476
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,418 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,418 miles
- Test number
- 606042597649
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail75,418 miles (+4,222)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,418 miles
- Test number
- 470237476286
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,196 miles (+4,882)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 71,196 miles
- Test number
- 319170868735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,314 miles (+5,703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 66,314 miles
- Test number
- 101819996323
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass60,611 miles (+4,822)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 60,611 miles
- Test number
- 348485620916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,789 miles (+4,406)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 55,789 miles
- Test number
- 716251818067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,383 miles (+4,493)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 51,383 miles
- Test number
- 486384424380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,890 miles (+6,088)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 46,890 miles
- Test number
- 747312123314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,802 miles (+8,199)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 40,802 miles
- Test number
- 178205942387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,603 miles (+6,998)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 32,603 miles
- Test number
- 526366341307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,605 miles (+7,505)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 25,605 miles
- Test number
- 230260050369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 18,100 miles
- Test number
- 131705959396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 ZXL
- Does LB56 ZXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 ZXL expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 ZXL?
- The MOT on LB56 ZXL expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 ZXL done?
- LB56 ZXL was recorded at 111,035 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
- Has LB56 ZXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 ZXL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB56 ZXL 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 ZXL find?
- LB56 ZXL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 3 more.
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