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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,200 cc

LD56 FBJMOT history

LD56 FBJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LD56 FBJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,958 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FBJ was last recorded at 137,958 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,009 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,949 miles
Average per year
6,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,958 miles
  • 2024 – 136,009 miles
  • 2023 – 134,086 miles
  • 2022 – 128,462 miles
  • 2021 – 120,659 miles
  • 2020 – 116,638 miles
  • 2019 – 110,418 miles
  • 2018 – 100,750 miles
  • 2017 – 95,164 miles
  • 2016 – 89,561 miles
  • 2015 – 84,839 miles
  • 2014 – 76,758 miles
  • 2013 – 62,668 miles
  • 2012 – 50,370 miles
  • 2011 – 38,230 miles
  • 2010 – 34,469 miles
  • 2009 – 27,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,958 miles (+1,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,958 miles
    Test number
    638380788672
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,009 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,009 miles
    Test number
    874562114703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail135,962 miles (+1,876)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,962 miles
    Test number
    597457679005
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front unable to inspect inside wheel as contaminated with CV boot grease and road dirt

  4. Pass134,086 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,086 miles
    Test number
    559319684116
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail134,081 miles (+5,619)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    650183074880
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass128,462 miles (+7,803)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    136968871320
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 7-8mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm forward bushes are starting to split

  7. Pass120,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,659 miles
    Test number
    515576375802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

  8. Fail120,659 miles (+4,021)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,659 miles
    Test number
    158196474890
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

  9. Pass116,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,638 miles
    Test number
    997330643930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,638 miles (+104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,638 miles
    Test number
    204186216688
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail116,534 miles (+6,116)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,534 miles
    Test number
    253905510361
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel badly corroded and holed at lower seat belt mounting point mid section of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off and cuts to treads (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,418 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,418 miles
    Test number
    112085174968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,750 miles (+5,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,750 miles
    Test number
    256423893125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight dent in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has 2 large cuts to inner sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre treads slightly bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass95,164 miles (+5,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    507413956790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass89,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    142060750887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,561 miles (+4,722)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    647716408096
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,839 miles (+8,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    943163422365
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  18. Fail76,758 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    135583804304
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass76,758 miles (+14,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    765963404312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    667341163229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail62,668 miles (+12,298)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    706741763272
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,370 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    596070072251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn down to 3mm
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  23. Fail50,369 miles (+12,139)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    219890572214
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn down to 3mm
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn no inner edge

  24. Fail38,230 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    217649251201
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass38,230 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    338199251250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,469 miles (+6,701)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,469 miles
    Test number
    424122470206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass27,768 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,768 miles
    Test number
    364349239405
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack

Questions about LD56 FBJ

Does LD56 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FBJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FBJ?
The MOT on LD56 FBJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 FBJ done?
LD56 FBJ was recorded at 137,958 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,756 miles a year.
Has LD56 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FBJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 FBJ 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 FBJ find?
LD56 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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