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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 FXFMOT history

LB56 FXF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,478 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FXF was last recorded at 49,478 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,591 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,887 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,478 miles
  • 2024 – 46,591 miles
  • 2023 – 43,970 miles
  • 2022 – 41,250 miles
  • 2021 – 37,942 miles
  • 2020 – 35,017 miles
  • 2019 – 32,684 miles
  • 2018 – 30,666 miles
  • 2017 – 28,925 miles
  • 2016 – 27,186 miles
  • 2015 – 25,303 miles
  • 2014 – 23,194 miles
  • 2013 – 20,831 miles
  • 2012 – 18,200 miles
  • 2011 – 15,283 miles
  • 2010 – 12,422 miles
  • 2009 – 8,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose heavily perished (just acceptable) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (just acceptable)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (just acceptable)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,478 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    337758481035
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose heavily perished (just acceptable) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,478 miles (+2,887)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    973027200532
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose heavily perished (just acceptable) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,591 miles (+2,621)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,591 miles
    Test number
    554179328152
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,970 miles (+18)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    212079131628
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (just acceptable) (1.1.12 (b) (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 bald on edges (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail43,952 miles (+2,702)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,952 miles
    Test number
    814534362116
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (just acceptable) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    852561719439
    • 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))

  7. Fail41,250 miles (+3,308)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    756159741188
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  8. Pass37,942 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    165986233401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    129901824077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,017 miles (+2,333)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,017 miles
    Test number
    156659723857
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass32,684 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,684 miles
    Test number
    447309298314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,666 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,666 miles
    Test number
    876519990897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,925 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    472744074050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    161380396614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,186 miles (+1,883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    245373424419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass25,303 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,303 miles
    Test number
    259038984482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,194 miles (+2,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    428883844340
    • NoteAll four tyres have outer side wall cracking

  18. Pass20,831 miles (+2,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,831 miles
    Test number
    686334643304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass18,200 miles (+2,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,200 miles
    Test number
    386092452377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass15,283 miles (+2,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    15,283 miles
    Test number
    668697641339
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass12,422 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,422 miles
    Test number
    664278240388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,917 miles
    Test number
    384729249312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,917 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,917 miles
    Test number
    181209049394
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LB56 FXF

Does LB56 FXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FXF is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FXF?
The MOT on LB56 FXF is valid until 21 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 FXF done?
LB56 FXF was recorded at 49,478 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has LB56 FXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FXF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 FXF 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 FXF find?
LB56 FXF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable, and 5 more.

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