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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 LZLMOT history

LB56 LZL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 33,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
33,246 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LZL was last recorded at 33,246 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,491 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,755 miles
Average per year
1,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,246 miles
  • 2025 – 31,491 miles
  • 2024 – 31,020 miles
  • 2023 – 29,074 miles
  • 2022 – 27,391 miles
  • 2021 – 22,105 miles
  • 2020 – 17,264 miles
  • 2019 – 15,409 miles
  • 2018 – 13,117 miles
  • 2017 – 11,264 miles
  • 2016 – 9,650 miles
  • 2015 – 6,836 miles
  • 2014 – 6,143 miles
  • 2013 – 5,011 miles
  • 2012 – 4,358 miles
  • 2010 – 2,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,246 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,246 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    33,246 miles
    Test number
    295824434489
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass31,491 miles (+471)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    31,491 miles
    Test number
    357290704467
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass31,020 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,020 miles
    Test number
    729074231654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,074 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    294211921450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,391 miles (+5,286)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,391 miles
    Test number
    757493567980
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass22,105 miles (+4,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    22,105 miles
    Test number
    233802862046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass17,264 miles (+1,855)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    17,264 miles
    Test number
    750311169366
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass15,409 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    15,409 miles
    Test number
    103071221117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,117 miles (+1,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    13,117 miles
    Test number
    941488950985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass11,264 miles (+1,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    11,264 miles
    Test number
    639769311555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass9,650 miles (+2,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    664372700823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass6,836 miles (+693)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    6,836 miles
    Test number
    875590165143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass6,143 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    6,143 miles
    Test number
    298955754194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail5,011 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,011 miles
    Test number
    746291553170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass5,011 miles (+653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    5,011 miles
    Test number
    927131553132
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass4,358 miles (+1,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    4,358 miles
    Test number
    369585742128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass2,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    2,938 miles
    Test number
    474177610265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB56 LZL

Does LB56 LZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LZL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LZL?
The MOT on LB56 LZL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LZL done?
LB56 LZL was recorded at 33,246 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,892 miles a year.
Has LB56 LZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LZL has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2013.
Has the mileage on LB56 LZL 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 LZL find?
LB56 LZL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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