Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc
LB56 LZUMOT history
LB56 LZU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,618 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 LZU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 LZU was last recorded at 135,618 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 24,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,602 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24,016 miles
- Average per year
- 7,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,618 miles
- 2025 – 111,602 miles
- 2024 – 92,141 miles
- 2023 – 85,431 miles
- 2022 – 77,205 miles
- 2021 – 74,106 miles
- 2019 – 72,932 miles
- 2018 – 69,365 miles
- 2017 – 64,915 miles
- 2016 – 60,423 miles
- 2015 – 55,039 miles
- 2014 – 51,892 miles
- 2013 – 47,958 miles
- 2012 – 43,357 miles
- 2011 – 35,329 miles
- 2010 – 27,132 miles
- 2009 – 20,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,618 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,618 miles
- Test number
- 808016613021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail135,618 miles (+24,016)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,618 miles
- Test number
- 967379292653
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass111,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 111,602 miles
- Test number
- 874126005041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,583 miles (+19,442)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,583 miles
- Test number
- 911641018887
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,141 miles (+7)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 92,141 miles
- Test number
- 975650575153
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Fail92,134 miles (+6,703)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,134 miles
- Test number
- 905777050062
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Pass85,431 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 85,431 miles
- Test number
- 823097194409
- 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))
Fail85,403 miles (+8,198)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,403 miles
- Test number
- 218746927659
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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))
Pass77,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 77,205 miles
- Test number
- 562552684580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,193 miles (+3,087)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,193 miles
- Test number
- 182734785104
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass74,106 miles (+1,174)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 74,106 miles
- Test number
- 746955301239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,932 miles
- Test number
- 171154447608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,930 miles (+3,565)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,930 miles
- Test number
- 463369837016
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass69,365 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,365 miles
- Test number
- 756682302720
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail69,362 miles (+4,447)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,362 miles
- Test number
- 565071417031
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Lower Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,915 miles (+61)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 64,915 miles
- Test number
- 347543041696
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Fail64,854 miles (+4,431)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 776617645661
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureStop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Pass60,423 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 60,423 miles
- Test number
- 991369300460
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,039 miles (+3,147)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,039 miles
- Test number
- 696911987233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,892 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,892 miles
- Test number
- 548013044324
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,892 miles (+3,934)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 51,892 miles
- Test number
- 946713544366
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,958 miles (+4,601)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 47,958 miles
- Test number
- 487343153327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,357 miles (+8,028)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,357 miles
- Test number
- 445642252361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 35,329 miles
- Test number
- 969891751339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,329 miles (+8,197)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,329 miles
- Test number
- 595991151360
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass27,132 miles (+7,125)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 27,132 miles
- Test number
- 693294860386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 20,007 miles
- Test number
- 242041049332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 LZU
- Does LB56 LZU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LZU is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 LZU?
- The MOT on LB56 LZU is valid until 31 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 LZU done?
- LB56 LZU was recorded at 135,618 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,163 miles a year.
- Has LB56 LZU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 LZU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 LZU 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 LZU find?
- LB56 LZU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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