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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 NLRMOT history

LB56 NLR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,357 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NLR
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
11 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NLR was last recorded at 110,357 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,671 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,686 miles
Average per year
6,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,357 miles
  • 2025 – 105,671 miles
  • 2024 – 98,507 miles
  • 2023 – 98,492 miles
  • 2022 – 87,259 miles
  • 2021 – 77,197 miles
  • 2020 – 72,809 miles
  • 2019 – 67,604 miles
  • 2018 – 60,615 miles
  • 2017 – 53,794 miles
  • 2016 – 47,854 miles
  • 2015 – 40,311 miles
  • 2014 – 34,047 miles
  • 2013 – 29,926 miles
  • 2012 – 25,619 miles
  • 2011 – 21,360 miles
  • 2010 – 16,331 miles
  • 2009 – 12,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,357 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

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 split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Hand brake lever slight travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Hand break is in need of adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,357 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,357 miles
    Test number
    539982283298
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  2. Fail110,357 miles (+4,686)5 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,357 miles
    Test number
    948229578411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass105,671 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,671 miles
    Test number
    731283108821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever slight travel

  4. Fail105,670 miles (+7,163)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,670 miles
    Test number
    217737628928
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever slight travel

  5. Pass98,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    653482377913
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand break is in need of adjustment

  6. Fail98,507 miles (+15)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    191554077962
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split under bonnet (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray broken up
    • AdvisoryHand break is in need of adjustment

  7. Fail98,492 miles (+11,233)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,492 miles
    Test number
    295260231190
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,259 miles
    Test number
    136664345956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,259 miles (+10,062)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,259 miles
    Test number
    458670016201
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,197 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    857616994670
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Under inflated

  11. Fail77,197 miles (+4,388)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    378047015836
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Under inflated

  12. Pass72,809 miles (+5,205)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    546680369085
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  13. Pass67,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    540627073974
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail67,604 miles (+6,989)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    504790668803
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass60,615 miles (+6,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    120465971032
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass53,794 miles (+5,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    544390925900
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass47,854 miles (+7,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    419446484941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Pass40,311 miles (+6,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,311 miles
    Test number
    916573311246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  19. Pass34,047 miles (+4,121)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    547793994272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,926 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,926 miles
    Test number
    177844193240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,619 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,619 miles
    Test number
    807139882217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass25,619 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,619 miles
    Test number
    908039382284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,360 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    298290091257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle

  24. Pass21,360 miles (+5,029)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    836150691249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle

  25. Pass16,331 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,331 miles
    Test number
    901989090243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,015 miles
    Test number
    244613399209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,015 miles
    Test number
    273043599279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB56 NLR

Does LB56 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NLR is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NLR?
The MOT on LB56 NLR is valid until 26 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 NLR done?
LB56 NLR was recorded at 110,357 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,003 miles a year.
Has LB56 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NLR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 NLR 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 NLR find?
LB56 NLR passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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