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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 FXYMOT history

LB56 FXY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,849 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FXY was last recorded at 72,849 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,840 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,849 miles
  • 2025 – 59,016 miles
  • 2023 – 43,059 miles
  • 2022 – 31,666 miles
  • 2021 – 30,418 miles
  • 2020 – 29,352 miles
  • 2019 – 26,050 miles
  • 2018 – 24,332 miles
  • 2017 – 22,854 miles
  • 2016 – 21,100 miles
  • 2015 – 19,631 miles
  • 2014 – 18,215 miles
  • 2013 – 16,379 miles
  • 2012 – 14,970 miles
  • 2010 – 13,221 miles
  • 2009 – 12,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,849 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,849 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,849 miles
    Test number
    212228012527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail72,840 miles (+13,824)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    465660073614
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass59,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    642830314197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail59,016 miles (+15,957)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    185819252261
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working repaired on test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass43,059 miles (+11,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    340787187636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass31,666 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    249763804986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,418 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    101288242158
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass29,352 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    185721059013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,050 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,050 miles
    Test number
    987468468365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,332 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,332 miles
    Test number
    342469679954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass22,854 miles (+1,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,854 miles
    Test number
    842898043453
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 185/60/r14-82h
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass21,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,100 miles
    Test number
    305710983060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,100 miles (+1,469)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,100 miles
    Test number
    942668939149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass19,631 miles (+1,416)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,631 miles
    Test number
    837186605158
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer tread. 185/60/r14-82t
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread. 185/60/r14-82t
  15. Pass18,215 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,215 miles
    Test number
    945362114160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,379 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,379 miles
    Test number
    847988203133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,970 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,970 miles
    Test number
    559250312114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,221 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,221 miles
    Test number
    243962700328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,113 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,113 miles
    Test number
    892834619338
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB56 FXY

Does LB56 FXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FXY is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FXY?
The MOT on LB56 FXY is valid until 9 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 FXY done?
LB56 FXY was recorded at 72,849 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
Has LB56 FXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FXY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 FXY 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 FXY find?
LB56 FXY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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