Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
LB56 NLZMOT history
LB56 NLZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 104,124 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 NLZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 NLZ was last recorded at 104,124 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 100,386 miles · 16 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,738 miles
- Average per year
- 4,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,124 miles
- 2024 – 100,386 miles
- 2023 – 93,803 miles
- 2022 – 88,928 miles
- 2021 – 83,916 miles
- 2020 – 80,024 miles
- 2019 – 75,905 miles
- 2018 – 69,769 miles
- 2017 – 63,306 miles
- 2016 – 58,719 miles
- 2015 – 53,127 miles
- 2014 – 47,478 miles
- 2013 – 43,899 miles
- 2012 – 38,925 miles
- 2011 – 34,531 miles
- 2010 – 30,199 miles
- 2009 – 25,218 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & central (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering rack slight movement
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater dim
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,124 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 104,124 miles
- Test number
- 337756276183
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & central (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack slight movement
Fail104,124 miles (+3,738)1 dangerous3 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,124 miles
- Test number
- 118776102382
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & central (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack slight movement
Pass100,386 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 100,386 miles
- Test number
- 451066305545
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater dim (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail100,380 miles (+6,577)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,380 miles
- Test number
- 618581296868
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater dim (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,803 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,803 miles
- Test number
- 331025516097
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S+O/S (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail93,803 miles (+4,875)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,803 miles
- Test number
- 549417029197
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S+O/S (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,928 miles (+5,012)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,928 miles
- Test number
- 942694475118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass83,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 83,916 miles
- Test number
- 259442305987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,916 miles (+3,892)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,916 miles
- Test number
- 934686568087
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,024 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,024 miles
- Test number
- 951949238011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,905 miles (+6,136)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,905 miles
- Test number
- 756274045592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,769 miles (+6,463)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,769 miles
- Test number
- 324004976504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,306 miles (+4,587)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,306 miles
- Test number
- 781781298137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,719 miles (+5,592)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 58,719 miles
- Test number
- 763250043723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,127 miles (+5,649)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 53,127 miles
- Test number
- 215308880474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,478 miles (+3,579)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 47,478 miles
- Test number
- 928736614398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,899 miles (+4,974)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 43,899 miles
- Test number
- 469602603350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,925 miles (+4,394)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 38,925 miles
- Test number
- 158326892244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,531 miles (+4,332)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 34,531 miles
- Test number
- 416149711493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,199 miles (+4,981)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 30,199 miles
- Test number
- 592253420301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 25,218 miles
- Test number
- 970120019326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 NLZ
- Does LB56 NLZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NLZ is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 NLZ?
- The MOT on LB56 NLZ is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 NLZ done?
- LB56 NLZ was recorded at 104,124 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,938 miles a year.
- Has LB56 NLZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 NLZ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 NLZ 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 NLZ find?
- LB56 NLZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.
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