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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 CHDMOT history

LB56 CHD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
117,740 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CHD was last recorded at 117,740 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,729 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,011 miles
Average per year
6,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,740 miles
  • 2025 – 115,729 miles
  • 2024 – 112,359 miles
  • 2023 – 105,588 miles
  • 2022 – 102,060 miles
  • 2021 – 93,187 miles
  • 2020 – 85,571 miles
  • 2019 – 75,370 miles
  • 2018 – 62,945 miles
  • 2017 – 56,970 miles
  • 2016 – 53,018 miles
  • 2015 – 47,271 miles
  • 2014 – 43,055 miles
  • 2013 – 41,153 miles
  • 2012 – 34,435 miles
  • 2011 – 27,812 miles
  • 2010 – 21,934 miles
  • 2009 – 15,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,740 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,740 miles (+2,011)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    562787736906
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,729 miles
    Test number
    477855815233
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,729 miles (+3,370)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,729 miles
    Test number
    614278284451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,359 miles (+6,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    578388700916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    120186195980
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r slightly lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail105,588 miles (+3,528)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    970566241541
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r slightly lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    885774575541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,060 miles (+8,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    245612122201
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass93,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,187 miles
    Test number
    336127904984
    • AdvisoryAuxilary belt upper tensioner/guide pulley is noisy.

  10. Fail93,187 miles (+7,616)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,187 miles
    Test number
    205102604202
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxilary belt upper tensioner/guide pulley is noisy.

  11. Pass85,571 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    572675665089
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weak
    • AdvisoryRear shocks leaking slightly

  12. Fail85,569 miles (+10,199)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    476947576812
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weak
    • AdvisoryRear shocks leaking slightly

  13. Pass75,370 miles (+12,425)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    840560888799
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass62,945 miles (+5,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    714315928682
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass56,970 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    730812788305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,018 miles (+5,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    915999775957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    139627705156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,271 miles (+4,216)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    209017305481
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  19. Fail43,055 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,055 miles
    Test number
    279108614448
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass43,055 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,055 miles
    Test number
    819518214144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,153 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    615239923389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,435 miles (+6,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,435 miles
    Test number
    707643612385
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Pass27,812 miles (+5,878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,812 miles
    Test number
    186128001397
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.
    • NoteSOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

  24. Pass21,934 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,934 miles
    Test number
    873575610323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,972 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,972 miles
    Test number
    922010529389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    432094589192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail15,845 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    151433889112
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 CHD

Does LB56 CHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CHD is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CHD?
The MOT on LB56 CHD is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CHD done?
LB56 CHD was recorded at 117,740 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,038 miles a year.
Has LB56 CHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CHD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 CHD 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 CHD find?
LB56 CHD passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 10 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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