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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LD56 FBFMOT history

LD56 FBF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

LD56 FBF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
113,531 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FBF was last recorded at 113,531 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,659 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
5,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,531 miles
  • 2023 – 112,659 miles
  • 2022 – 111,598 miles
  • 2021 – 110,663 miles
  • 2020 – 109,878 miles
  • 2019 – 107,853 miles
  • 2018 – 104,470 miles
  • 2017 – 98,812 miles
  • 2016 – 88,787 miles
  • 2015 – 76,656 miles
  • 2014 – 67,026 miles
  • 2013 – 60,998 miles
  • 2012 – 52,222 miles
  • 2011 – 47,903 miles
  • 2010 – 37,842 miles
  • 2009 – 28,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front and rear brake application uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs are worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake wear warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake has very little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,531 miles (+872)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,531 miles
    Test number
    554201400483
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass112,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    835597345140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail112,659 miles (+1,061)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    506204607125
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass111,598 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    601514909470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass110,663 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    164133444954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass109,878 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    894149560057
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,878 miles (+2,025)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    305774191999
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/r15-91h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 195/65/r15-91h

  8. Pass107,853 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,853 miles
    Test number
    372116490494
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake application uneven
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn

  9. Fail107,848 miles (+3,378)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,848 miles
    Test number
    268818973367
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid abs pump area (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake application uneven
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn

  10. Pass104,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,470 miles
    Test number
    841775094575
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear.
    • AdvisoryNail in O/S/R tyre. 195/65/r15-91h

  11. Fail104,470 miles (+5,658)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,470 miles
    Test number
    724397958936
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear.
    • AdvisoryNail in O/S/R tyre. 195/65/r15-91h

  12. Pass98,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    124926110569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake has very little reserve travel

  13. Fail98,812 miles (+10,025)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    141764103542
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake has very little reserve travel

  14. Pass88,787 miles (+12,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,787 miles
    Test number
    921645318995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 195/65 x 15 91 h (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,656 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,656 miles
    Test number
    149307067843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,026 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    137913854227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,998 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    346183353251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,222 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,222 miles
    Test number
    947763142278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,903 miles (+10,061)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    437495431219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,842 miles (+8,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,842 miles
    Test number
    510606230287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    453450569247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FBF

Does LD56 FBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 FBF expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FBF?
The MOT on LD56 FBF expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 FBF done?
LD56 FBF was recorded at 113,531 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 5,679 miles a year.
Has LD56 FBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FBF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 FBF 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 LD56 FBF find?
LD56 FBF passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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