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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 CJEMOT history

LB56 CJE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,743 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CJE was last recorded at 156,743 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,741 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,743 miles
  • 2025 – 155,301 miles
  • 2024 – 153,791 miles
  • 2023 – 151,493 miles
  • 2022 – 149,754 miles
  • 2021 – 148,043 miles
  • 2020 – 143,074 miles
  • 2019 – 133,416 miles
  • 2018 – 120,973 miles
  • 2017 – 110,914 miles
  • 2016 – 98,711 miles
  • 2015 – 91,290 miles
  • 2014 – 80,646 miles
  • 2013 – 71,299 miles
  • 2012 – 63,078 miles
  • 2010 – 49,651 miles
  • 2009 – 41,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,743 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in steering arm knuckleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Corrosion in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,743 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,743 miles
    Test number
    226392502638
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in steering arm knuckle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail156,741 miles (+1,440)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,741 miles
    Test number
    802853490221
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in steering arm knuckle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass155,301 miles (+1,510)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,301 miles
    Test number
    684348824140
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass153,791 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,791 miles
    Test number
    904479248715
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail153,787 miles (+2,294)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,787 miles
    Test number
    857729428914
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass151,493 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,493 miles
    Test number
    558715230840
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  7. Fail151,488 miles (+1,734)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,488 miles
    Test number
    560595276775
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass149,754 miles (+1,711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,754 miles
    Test number
    831792021717
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flkexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front cv boot wet but not split

  9. Pass148,043 miles (+4,969)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,043 miles
    Test number
    687833541508
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass143,074 miles (+9,658)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    143,074 miles
    Test number
    702648538038
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass133,416 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    133,416 miles
    Test number
    937402812444
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail133,244 miles (+12,271)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,244 miles
    Test number
    172647392555
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.

  13. Pass120,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,973 miles
    Test number
    719451154937
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner Edge

  14. Fail120,973 miles (+10,059)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,973 miles
    Test number
    989560133905
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner Edge

  15. Pass110,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,914 miles
    Test number
    474438297466
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail110,914 miles (+12,203)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,914 miles
    Test number
    900853821240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass98,711 miles (+7,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,711 miles
    Test number
    560388329860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass91,290 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,290 miles
    Test number
    699662195041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,646 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    609783114195
    • NoteFront disc's worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slight perished 8 years old

  20. Fail80,646 miles (+9,347)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    377493914191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront disc's worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slight perished 8 years old

  21. Pass71,299 miles (+8,221)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    418896403193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  22. Pass63,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,078 miles
    Test number
    727968012190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,078 miles (+13,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,078 miles
    Test number
    858058412102
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass49,651 miles (+8,462)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    924425590224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass41,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,189 miles
    Test number
    622559599259
    • NoteNail in near side reat tyre tred

Questions about LB56 CJE

Does LB56 CJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CJE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CJE?
The MOT on LB56 CJE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CJE done?
LB56 CJE was recorded at 156,743 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,014 miles a year.
Has LB56 CJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CJE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 CJE 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 CJE find?
LB56 CJE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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