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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 FVGMOT history

LB56 FVG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,853 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FVG
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
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FVG was last recorded at 182,853 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 11,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,401 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,452 miles
Average per year
10,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,853 miles
  • 2025 – 171,401 miles
  • 2024 – 159,438 miles
  • 2023 – 153,858 miles
  • 2022 – 142,345 miles
  • 2021 – 132,766 miles
  • 2020 – 124,956 miles
  • 2019 – 117,434 miles
  • 2018 – 106,573 miles
  • 2017 – 95,789 miles
  • 2016 – 86,125 miles
  • 2015 – 76,089 miles
  • 2014 – 66,332 miles
  • 2013 – 55,304 miles
  • 2012 – 45,908 miles
  • 2011 – 35,885 miles
  • 2010 – 25,593 miles
  • 2009 – 16,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,853 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,853 miles (+11,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,853 miles
    Test number
    668072678886
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,401 miles (+11,963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,401 miles
    Test number
    361285082951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,438 miles (+5,580)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,438 miles
    Test number
    113379456256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,858 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    635404834988
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail153,857 miles (+11,512)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,857 miles
    Test number
    109273384573
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,345 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,345 miles
    Test number
    219188365825
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail142,344 miles (+9,578)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    320292316020
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    494019468847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,766 miles (+7,810)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    157769776649
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,956 miles (+7,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,956 miles
    Test number
    586384765084
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,434 miles (+10,861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    905337147018
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,573 miles (+10,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,573 miles
    Test number
    872663320045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass95,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    559553977586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,789 miles (+9,664)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    302411213371
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass86,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    267338548190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,124 miles (+10,035)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    176389737971
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass76,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    649594770100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,089 miles (+9,757)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    297858223994
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Os front anti roll bar drop link has a knock
    • AdvisoryOs rear tyre has worn on inner edge

  19. Pass66,332 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,332 miles
    Test number
    189381954299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,584 miles (+10,280)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    758140734236
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have worn on edges close to limit [185/60/14t]
    • NoteNs outer cv boot is cracking
    • NoteOs front shock is weeping slightly
    • NoteOs rear tyre has worn to 3.5mm and is cracking

  21. Pass55,304 miles (+9,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    777326233239
    • NoteBrakes require replacement as front pads have worn very low

  22. Pass45,908 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    406544542237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,605 miles (+9,720)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,605 miles
    Test number
    589681732267
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm rubber bush split

  24. Pass35,885 miles (+10,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    487174641271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass25,593 miles (+9,489)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    783664150251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,104 miles
    Test number
    384228959428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FVG

Does LB56 FVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FVG is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FVG?
The MOT on LB56 FVG is valid until 3 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 FVG done?
LB56 FVG was recorded at 182,853 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 10,084 miles a year.
Has LB56 FVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FVG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 FVG 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 FVG find?
LB56 FVG passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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