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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 CLJMOT history

LB56 CLJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
126,376 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CLJ was last recorded at 126,376 miles on 13 May 2024, 4,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,953 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,423 miles
Average per year
6,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,376 miles
  • 2023 – 121,953 miles
  • 2022 – 119,252 miles
  • 2020 – 119,235 miles
  • 2019 – 113,662 miles
  • 2018 – 102,229 miles
  • 2017 – 98,437 miles
  • 2016 – 91,622 miles
  • 2015 – 82,375 miles
  • 2014 – 76,907 miles
  • 2013 – 62,612 miles
  • 2012 – 52,637 miles
  • 2011 – 47,937 miles
  • 2010 – 39,784 miles
  • 2009 – 25,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Both front windows not opening

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,376 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,376 miles
    Test number
    826825306970
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,376 miles (+4,423)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,376 miles
    Test number
    699647658040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,953 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    321597816174
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows not opening
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,951 miles (+2,699)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    734510779537
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows not opening
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Water Contamination in light unit
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,252 miles
    Test number
    876216458137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,252 miles (+7)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,252 miles
    Test number
    878147171855
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Fail119,245 miles (+10)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,245 miles
    Test number
    412085313090
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSide repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,235 miles (+5,573)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,235 miles
    Test number
    685587481868
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass113,662 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    968016110688
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp patterns weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,662 miles (+11,433)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    518044167888
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp patterns weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    493697216616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,229 miles (+3,792)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    994545500885
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass98,437 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,437 miles
    Test number
    705588381519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,622 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    289109965595
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail91,622 miles (+9,247)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    716290337929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass82,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,375 miles
    Test number
    255589135414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,375 miles (+5,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,375 miles
    Test number
    808949435149
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass76,907 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,907 miles
    Test number
    425586344250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail76,907 miles (+14,295)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,907 miles
    Test number
    765036744280
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass62,612 miles (+9,975)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,612 miles
    Test number
    426696733297
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads are low

  21. Pass52,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    406185372237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,637 miles (+4,700)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    168045772235
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChip in screen

  23. Pass47,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    307632771468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,937 miles (+8,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    696012571298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass39,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,784 miles
    Test number
    533218560173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,784 miles (+14,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,784 miles
    Test number
    330248860176
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass25,573 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,573 miles
    Test number
    953083479129
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

Questions about LB56 CLJ

Does LB56 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 CLJ expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CLJ?
The MOT on LB56 CLJ expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 CLJ done?
LB56 CLJ was recorded at 126,376 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 6,769 miles a year.
Has LB56 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CLJ has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 CLJ 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 CLJ find?
LB56 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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