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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 FXJMOT history

LB56 FXJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,872 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FXJ was last recorded at 68,872 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,037 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,835 miles
Average per year
3,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,872 miles
  • 2025 – 66,037 miles
  • 2024 – 61,368 miles
  • 2023 – 55,329 miles
  • 2022 – 51,927 miles
  • 2021 – 48,878 miles
  • 2020 – 47,963 miles
  • 2019 – 46,599 miles
  • 2018 – 42,671 miles
  • 2017 – 40,019 miles
  • 2016 – 38,554 miles
  • 2015 – 36,539 miles
  • 2014 – 34,045 miles
  • 2013 – 31,300 miles
  • 2012 – 28,860 miles
  • 2011 – 25,548 miles
  • 2010 – 20,611 miles
  • 2009 – 19,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,872 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp lenses discolouring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,872 miles (+2,835)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    562896654164
    • 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))

  2. Pass66,037 miles (+4,669)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    667064284607
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass61,368 miles (+6,039)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    364885613288
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass55,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    358049971279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses discolouring

  5. Fail55,329 miles (+3,402)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    264629431432
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses discolouring

  6. Pass51,927 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    590399890747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses discolouring
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working

  7. Fail51,927 miles (+3,049)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    848709425298
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses discolouring
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working

  8. Pass48,878 miles (+915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,878 miles
    Test number
    257520077025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,963 miles (+1,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,963 miles
    Test number
    473557347100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,599 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,599 miles
    Test number
    843954737329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass42,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,671 miles
    Test number
    534833654797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear rubber mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail42,667 miles (+2,648)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    310924465455
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear rubber mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres tread low and worn on edges

  13. Pass40,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    770576687070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail40,019 miles (+1,465)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    153148607458
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass38,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,554 miles
    Test number
    419459706506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,554 miles (+2,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,554 miles
    Test number
    262860760342
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Pass36,539 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    726295455063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,045 miles (+2,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    698455854097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass31,300 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,300 miles
    Test number
    978121853039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,860 miles
    Test number
    135904652489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,860 miles (+3,312)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,860 miles
    Test number
    209124352066
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,548 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    177183751444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,611 miles
    Test number
    712596650096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,611 miles (+1,514)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,611 miles
    Test number
    951115750053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass19,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,097 miles
    Test number
    721898689264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FXJ

Does LB56 FXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FXJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FXJ?
The MOT on LB56 FXJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FXJ done?
LB56 FXJ was recorded at 68,872 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,043 miles a year.
Has LB56 FXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FXJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 FXJ 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 FXJ find?
LB56 FXJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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