Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
LB56 BPUMOT history
LB56 BPU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 101,420 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 BPU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 BPU was last recorded at 101,420 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,418 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,420 miles
- 2025 – 95,792 miles
- 2024 – 94,489 miles
- 2023 – 91,357 miles
- 2022 – 85,602 miles
- 2021 – 83,511 miles
- 2020 – 78,876 miles
- 2019 – 71,497 miles
- 2018 – 65,805 miles
- 2017 – 61,698 miles
- 2016 – 59,216 miles
- 2015 – 56,654 miles
- 2014 – 54,639 miles
- 2013 – 51,522 miles
- 2012 – 41,024 miles
- 2011 – 31,636 miles
- 2010 – 23,413 miles
- 2009 – 16,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,420 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cable outer casings
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,420 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 101,420 miles
- Test number
- 550368711208
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail101,418 miles (+5,626)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,418 miles
- Test number
- 719281427694
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,792 miles (+1,303)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 95,792 miles
- Test number
- 298189227709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass94,489 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,489 miles
- Test number
- 390479553223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,488 miles (+3,131)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,488 miles
- Test number
- 258324948843
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,357 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 91,357 miles
- Test number
- 401431897302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,354 miles (+5,752)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,354 miles
- Test number
- 181815594938
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,602 miles (+47)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 85,602 miles
- Test number
- 983830598193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underside of vehicle
Fail85,555 miles (+2,044)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,555 miles
- Test number
- 510840102889
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underside of vehicle
Pass83,511 miles (+121)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 83,511 miles
- Test number
- 392310957061
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cable outer casings (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNsr tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryReversing light inop
- AdvisoryWasher pipe split and spraying out corner of bonnet
Fail83,390 miles (+4,514)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,390 miles
- Test number
- 451590766074
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cable outer casings (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNsr tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryReversing light inop
- AdvisoryWasher pipe split and spraying out corner of bonnet
Pass78,876 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,876 miles
- Test number
- 999517986014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,859 miles (+7,362)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,859 miles
- Test number
- 564482746112
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass71,497 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,497 miles
- Test number
- 949973189199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,420 miles (+5,615)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,420 miles
- Test number
- 759650306182
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped/corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,805 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,805 miles
- Test number
- 407098284556
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail65,801 miles (+4,103)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,801 miles
- Test number
- 709116080303
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake Backplates Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leaks
Pass61,698 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 61,698 miles
- Test number
- 258237669275
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail61,696 miles (+2,480)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,696 miles
- Test number
- 317676475176
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,216 miles (+2,562)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 59,216 miles
- Test number
- 485283358459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,654 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,654 miles
- Test number
- 522272395832
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail56,651 miles (+2,012)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,651 miles
- Test number
- 692301162169
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,639 miles (+3,117)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,639 miles
- Test number
- 928335544252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,522 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 51,522 miles
- Test number
- 979465693255
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail51,522 miles (+10,498)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,522 miles
- Test number
- 959305493205
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass41,024 miles (+9,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,024 miles
- Test number
- 379500692243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,636 miles
- Test number
- 247258791227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,636 miles (+8,223)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,636 miles
- Test number
- 237577191202
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass23,413 miles (+6,653)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 23,413 miles
- Test number
- 391366300348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 16,760 miles
- Test number
- 390918009360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,760 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,760 miles
- Test number
- 384967309311
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LB56 BPU
- Does LB56 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BPU is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 BPU?
- The MOT on LB56 BPU is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 BPU done?
- LB56 BPU was recorded at 101,420 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,100 miles a year.
- Has LB56 BPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 BPU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 BPU 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 BPU find?
- LB56 BPU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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