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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 GVZMOT history

LB56 GVZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,154 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GVZ was last recorded at 88,154 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,326 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,828 miles
Average per year
4,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,154 miles
  • 2025 – 82,326 miles
  • 2024 – 73,215 miles
  • 2023 – 63,885 miles
  • 2022 – 54,467 miles
  • 2021 – 49,223 miles
  • 2019 – 48,915 miles
  • 2018 – 48,131 miles
  • 2017 – 46,681 miles
  • 2016 – 45,299 miles
  • 2015 – 43,291 miles
  • 2014 – 40,653 miles
  • 2013 – 37,634 miles
  • 2012 – 34,279 miles
  • 2011 – 29,881 miles
  • 2010 – 25,744 miles
  • 2009 – 20,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,154 miles
  • AdvisoryOsf outer cv boot damp

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,154 miles (+5,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    457723818533
    • AdvisoryOsf outer cv boot damp

  2. Pass82,326 miles (+9,111)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    605892032324
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass73,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    177628060414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre near inner shoulder

  4. Fail73,215 miles (+9,330)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    609364868259
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre near inner shoulder

  5. Pass63,885 miles (+9,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    110756229618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,467 miles
    Test number
    761908171248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,467 miles (+5,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,467 miles
    Test number
    340226686157
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,223 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    483112390834
    • AdvisoryBrake valve damaged but function not impaired pipe vacuum, servo (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail49,223 miles (+308)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    931590532775
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split , leaking air (1.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass48,915 miles (+784)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    573524730323
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass48,131 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    348215328963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,681 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    904132711507
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass45,299 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,299 miles
    Test number
    977520629427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,291 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    937820384347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,653 miles
    Test number
    218296194217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,653 miles (+3,019)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,653 miles
    Test number
    178196794226
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass37,634 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,634 miles
    Test number
    305961683243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,279 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,279 miles
    Test number
    257450192225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,881 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,881 miles
    Test number
    576301191261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,744 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,744 miles
    Test number
    434977600305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,626 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,626 miles
    Test number
    801321600340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,035 miles
    Test number
    821482009381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GVZ

Does LB56 GVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GVZ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GVZ?
The MOT on LB56 GVZ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GVZ done?
LB56 GVZ was recorded at 88,154 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,206 miles a year.
Has LB56 GVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GVZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 GVZ 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 GVZ find?
LB56 GVZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: osf outer cv boot damp.

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