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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 GVDMOT history

LB56 GVD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,837 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GVD
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
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GVD was last recorded at 124,837 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,831 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,837 miles
  • 2023 – 122,721 miles
  • 2022 – 121,399 miles
  • 2021 – 121,047 miles
  • 2020 – 114,177 miles
  • 2019 – 97,131 miles
  • 2018 – 91,675 miles
  • 2017 – 88,331 miles
  • 2016 – 84,805 miles
  • 2014 – 69,707 miles
  • 2013 – 58,890 miles
  • 2012 – 51,215 miles
  • 2011 – 44,537 miles
  • 2010 – 37,849 miles
  • 2009 – 33,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,837 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,837 miles
    Test number
    527874426362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,831 miles (+2,110)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    712497038450
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

  3. Pass122,721 miles (+1,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,721 miles
    Test number
    416836030519
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass121,399 miles (+352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,399 miles
    Test number
    630254260987
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass121,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,047 miles
    Test number
    136169640376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,047 miles (+6,870)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,047 miles
    Test number
    919559893062
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,177 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    620523513667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,172 miles (+17,041)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,172 miles
    Test number
    882691627687
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass97,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    594213922580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,131 miles (+5,456)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    561488628567
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass91,675 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    589482021731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,331 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,331 miles
    Test number
    562458003171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,805 miles (+15,098)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    593993041034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,707 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    635922434367
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass69,707 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    915882334311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,890 miles (+7,675)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    965059713393
    • 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi section slightly deterioted

  17. Pass51,215 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    808239112367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,537 miles (+6,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    285528821377
    • 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)

  19. Pass37,849 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    824669110377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,934 miles
    Test number
    492365979295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GVD

Does LB56 GVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GVD is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GVD?
The MOT on LB56 GVD is valid until 24 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 GVD done?
LB56 GVD was recorded at 124,837 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,517 miles a year.
Has LB56 GVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GVD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 GVD 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 GVD find?
LB56 GVD passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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