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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 CHVMOT history

LB56 CHV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,181 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CHV was last recorded at 111,181 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,001 miles · 13 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
5,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,181 miles
  • 2024 – 98,352 miles
  • 2023 – 91,589 miles
  • 2022 – 86,694 miles
  • 2021 – 82,020 miles
  • 2020 – 75,851 miles
  • 2019 – 70,786 miles
  • 2018 – 67,163 miles
  • 2017 – 63,470 miles
  • 2016 – 56,792 miles
  • 2015 – 50,979 miles
  • 2014 – 45,821 miles
  • 2013 – 41,437 miles
  • 2012 – 36,252 miles
  • 2011 – 28,222 miles
  • 2010 – 20,317 miles
  • 2009 – 14,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,181 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,181 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    460598569109
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,001 miles (+12,649)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,001 miles
    Test number
    831074408933
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,352 miles (+6,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    141319779200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    587339461585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,589 miles (+4,895)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    993662541900
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,694 miles (+4,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,694 miles
    Test number
    209848548147
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass82,020 miles (+6,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    370476011827
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass75,851 miles (+5,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    151821025098
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass70,786 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    395973337807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    404748897979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,163 miles (+3,693)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    143658918717
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass63,470 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,470 miles
    Test number
    421432143660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,792 miles (+5,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    681570437409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,979 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    586583256200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,821 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    156322304332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,437 miles
    Test number
    615022303387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,437 miles (+5,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,437 miles
    Test number
    727732003322
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass36,252 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    187436002304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,222 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    985761801311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,317 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,317 miles
    Test number
    682058090202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,815 miles
    Test number
    472689299255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CHV

Does LB56 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CHV is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CHV?
The MOT on LB56 CHV is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CHV done?
LB56 CHV was recorded at 111,181 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,968 miles a year.
Has LB56 CHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CHV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 CHV 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 CHV find?
LB56 CHV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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