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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LB56PXM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 02 May 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,371 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- E.M.L light illuminated
- o/s/f outer sill corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 187,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s/f outer sill corroded
- E.M.L light illuminated
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,619 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake warning wire broken
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,716 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion evident on under body and components
26 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 170,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion evident on under body and components
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,004 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 167,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,834 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2022 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 161,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,828 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,951 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019 9 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,540 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2018 9 Jun 202610 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,209 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2017 9 Jun 20263 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,277 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advise noise from turbo
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,992 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,862 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,655 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2013 9 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,713 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2012 9 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,058 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2011 9 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,722 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LB56PXM was registered on 2006-12-01
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