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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 FXLMOT history

LB56 FXL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,719 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FXL
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
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FXL was last recorded at 82,719 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,513 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,206 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,719 miles
  • 2024 – 80,513 miles
  • 2023 – 77,974 miles
  • 2022 – 73,897 miles
  • 2021 – 68,629 miles
  • 2020 – 64,768 miles
  • 2019 – 60,421 miles
  • 2018 – 54,140 miles
  • 2017 – 48,392 miles
  • 2016 – 42,063 miles
  • 2015 – 36,785 miles
  • 2014 – 31,568 miles
  • 2013 – 24,705 miles
  • 2012 – 15,748 miles
  • 2011 – 6,296 miles
  • 2010 – 5,143 miles
  • 2009 – 3,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,719 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    535069364252
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail82,719 miles (+2,206)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    212884566349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass80,513 miles (+2,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    330042200390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass77,974 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,974 miles
    Test number
    206634542396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail77,831 miles (+3,934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    576345097969
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass73,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    767716463869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail73,897 miles (+5,268)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    161028839891
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split under bonnet. (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass68,629 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    427889491262
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail68,628 miles (+3,860)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    619758008972
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass64,768 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    314804460655
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe split.

  11. Fail64,768 miles (+4,347)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    657197801394
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe split.

  12. Pass60,421 miles (+6,281)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    101341075455
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,140 miles (+5,748)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    385867204485
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass48,392 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    550414080825
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated

  15. Fail48,392 miles (+6,329)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    603790569256
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated

  16. Pass42,063 miles (+5,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    775609218694
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated

  17. Pass36,785 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    489829625546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,568 miles
    Test number
    918411224369
    • 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)

  19. Fail31,568 miles (+6,863)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,568 miles
    Test number
    186281924326
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
    • NoteOff side front fog not working.

  20. Pass24,705 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    489706713441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Fail24,705 miles (+8,957)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    789115613335
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass15,748 miles (+9,452)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,748 miles
    Test number
    438957912309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass6,296 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    6,296 miles
    Test number
    548694131351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,143 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    5,143 miles
    Test number
    683864530315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    3,981 miles
    Test number
    111335539371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FXL

Does LB56 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FXL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FXL?
The MOT on LB56 FXL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FXL done?
LB56 FXL was recorded at 82,719 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has LB56 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FXL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 FXL 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 FXL find?
LB56 FXL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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