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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 LYUMOT history

LB56 LYU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,996 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LYU
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
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LYU was last recorded at 56,996 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 3,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,334 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,662 miles
Average per year
2,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,996 miles
  • 2025 – 53,334 miles
  • 2024 – 43,330 miles
  • 2023 – 40,746 miles
  • 2022 – 39,498 miles
  • 2021 – 38,248 miles
  • 2020 – 36,463 miles
  • 2019 – 35,144 miles
  • 2018 – 33,771 miles
  • 2017 – 31,834 miles
  • 2016 – 29,374 miles
  • 2015 – 27,804 miles
  • 2014 – 25,448 miles
  • 2013 – 21,817 miles
  • 2012 – 19,483 miles
  • 2011 – 17,868 miles
  • 2010 – 14,926 miles
  • 2009 – 12,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,996 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,996 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    552746476134
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail56,996 miles (+3,662)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    539004446832
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,334 miles (+10,004)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    872010703121
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,330 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    846136915797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,746 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    533037366235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,498 miles (+1,250)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    410223145125
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass38,248 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    569759922152
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail38,247 miles (+1,784)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    786221068851
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass36,463 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,463 miles
    Test number
    921791769476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,144 miles (+1,373)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    375948386995
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass33,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    421615408733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,771 miles (+1,937)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    960543029916
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass31,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    508919597111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,834 miles (+2,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    372362833049
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass29,374 miles (+1,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,374 miles
    Test number
    983963289610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass27,804 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    173325684502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,448 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    716742804331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,817 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,817 miles
    Test number
    765909783291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,483 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,483 miles
    Test number
    399472682488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,868 miles
    Test number
    936261501366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,868 miles (+2,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,868 miles
    Test number
    759841801355
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass14,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,926 miles
    Test number
    584692210344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,926 miles (+2,481)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,926 miles
    Test number
    533572610343
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass12,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,445 miles
    Test number
    714065119383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LYU

Does LB56 LYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LYU is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LYU?
The MOT on LB56 LYU is valid until 15 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 LYU done?
LB56 LYU was recorded at 56,996 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 2,727 miles a year.
Has LB56 LYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LYU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 LYU 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 LYU find?
LB56 LYU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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