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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 NLUMOT history

LB56 NLU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,405 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NLU
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
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NLU was last recorded at 126,405 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,393 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,405 miles
  • 2024 – 100,436 miles
  • 2023 – 77,756 miles
  • 2022 – 49,443 miles
  • 2021 – 48,919 miles
  • 2020 – 47,494 miles
  • 2019 – 45,518 miles
  • 2018 – 43,049 miles
  • 2017 – 39,405 miles
  • 2016 – 35,454 miles
  • 2015 – 31,689 miles
  • 2014 – 28,018 miles
  • 2013 – 23,966 miles
  • 2012 – 20,487 miles
  • 2011 – 17,077 miles
  • 2010 – 14,155 miles
  • 2009 – 11,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,405 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,405 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    228247280537
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail126,393 miles (+25,957)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,393 miles
    Test number
    254489354192
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass100,436 miles (+22,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    482523051053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor wire damaged - needs repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,756 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    816236081139
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail77,753 miles (+28,310)1 dangerous3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    614316515475
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass49,443 miles (+524)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    704142513559
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass48,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    632305012309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,919 miles (+1,425)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    397337122519
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass47,494 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    262020327794
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has slight cracks on tread area

  10. Fail47,494 miles (+1,976)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    447175381686
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has slight cracks on tread area

  11. Pass45,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,518 miles
    Test number
    222995234985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,518 miles (+2,469)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,518 miles
    Test number
    283541305384
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

  13. Pass43,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    437599264225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,049 miles (+3,644)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    693365313227
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass39,405 miles (+3,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,405 miles
    Test number
    322958925618
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend it is renewed (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass35,454 miles (+3,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    239718727121
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass31,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    124122654340
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail31,689 miles (+3,671)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    686658096758
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass28,018 miles (+4,052)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    168939804347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight squeal from brakes

  20. Pass23,966 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,966 miles
    Test number
    195829703361
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass20,487 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,487 miles
    Test number
    255411412384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,077 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,077 miles
    Test number
    335688391422
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass14,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,155 miles
    Test number
    290777700366
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail14,155 miles (+2,606)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,155 miles
    Test number
    660067400362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail11,549 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,549 miles
    Test number
    781223409376
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass11,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,549 miles
    Test number
    914533809329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 NLU

Does LB56 NLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NLU is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NLU?
The MOT on LB56 NLU is valid until 29 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 NLU done?
LB56 NLU was recorded at 126,405 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,998 miles a year.
Has LB56 NLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NLU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 NLU 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 NLU find?
LB56 NLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm on inner edge, and 3 more.

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