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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 FXWMOT history

LB56 FXW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,468 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FXW
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
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FXW was last recorded at 97,468 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,218 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,468 miles
  • 2025 – 87,375 miles
  • 2024 – 77,937 miles
  • 2022 – 68,948 miles
  • 2021 – 62,016 miles
  • 2020 – 59,462 miles
  • 2019 – 56,934 miles
  • 2018 – 54,082 miles
  • 2017 – 49,580 miles
  • 2016 – 46,624 miles
  • 2015 – 42,736 miles
  • 2014 – 38,982 miles
  • 2013 – 34,737 miles
  • 2012 – 29,273 miles
  • 2011 – 24,753 miles
  • 2010 – 21,834 miles
  • 2009 – 18,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,468 miles (+250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,468 miles
    Test number
    130077887319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,218 miles (+9,843)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    466758609012
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,375 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,375 miles
    Test number
    319292724384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail87,098 miles (+9,161)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    513208261107
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    776350741639
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,933 miles (+8,985)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    676097689552
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,948 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    750378964595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    766679947247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,016 miles (+2,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    929792645588
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass59,462 miles (+2,528)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,462 miles
    Test number
    998362081914
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass56,934 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    194385348812
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail56,934 miles (+2,852)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    701128041299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    673907338024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,082 miles (+4,502)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    494831190980
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  15. Pass49,580 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    678406458301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass46,624 miles (+3,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,624 miles
    Test number
    116496059322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately not in place (2.4.A.2)

  17. Pass42,736 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    802034927467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,982 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    186285504313
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  19. Fail38,982 miles (+4,245)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    595935604330
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  20. Pass34,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,737 miles
    Test number
    245558493243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail34,737 miles (+5,464)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,737 miles
    Test number
    886658493258
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,273 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,273 miles
    Test number
    759369692251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,753 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    815018791206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,834 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    434018790215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,415 miles
    Test number
    494501609352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FXW

Does LB56 FXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FXW is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FXW?
The MOT on LB56 FXW is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FXW done?
LB56 FXW was recorded at 97,468 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has LB56 FXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FXW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 FXW 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 FXW find?
LB56 FXW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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