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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 BNXMOT history

LB56 BNX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
76,304 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BNX was last recorded at 76,304 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 5,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,824 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5,480 miles
Average per year
5,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,304 miles
  • 2023 – 70,824 miles
  • 2022 – 64,494 miles
  • 2021 – 62,799 miles
  • 2020 – 62,280 miles
  • 2019 – 59,856 miles
  • 2018 – 53,898 miles
  • 2017 – 46,776 miles
  • 2016 – 38,933 miles
  • 2015 – 31,570 miles
  • 2014 – 25,491 miles
  • 2013 – 20,808 miles
  • 2012 – 15,988 miles
  • 2010 – 6,229 miles
  • 2009 – 1,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

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 Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    151511235716
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  2. Fail76,304 miles (+5,480)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    680445515286
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  3. Pass70,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    749433211808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,284 miles (+5,790)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    615796754648
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,494 miles (+1,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    484736486688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front lower rear most suspension bush slightly perished
  6. Pass62,799 miles (+519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    545577391749
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s& n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  7. Pass62,280 miles (+2,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    402831342005
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass59,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    152769544720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,856 miles (+5,958)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    165476910500
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass53,898 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    332857189800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    263683130428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,269 miles (+6,493)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    407864140530
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass46,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,776 miles
    Test number
    268185035091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail46,776 miles (+7,843)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,776 miles
    Test number
    709897188373
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass38,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,933 miles
    Test number
    669758604234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,933 miles (+7,363)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,933 miles
    Test number
    446705770745
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush consul bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass31,570 miles (+6,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    526339365071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass25,491 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,491 miles
    Test number
    925827474093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,808 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,808 miles
    Test number
    965404883085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,988 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,988 miles
    Test number
    919616962070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,229 miles (+4,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    6,229 miles
    Test number
    494871220353
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass1,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    1,414 miles
    Test number
    573566539328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BNX

Does LB56 BNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BNX expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BNX?
The MOT on LB56 BNX expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BNX done?
LB56 BNX was recorded at 76,304 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 5,161 miles a year.
Has LB56 BNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BNX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 BNX 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 BNX find?
LB56 BNX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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