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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 NMEMOT history

LB56 NME is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,134 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NME was last recorded at 165,134 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 6,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,790 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,344 miles
Average per year
7,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,134 miles
  • 2025 – 158,790 miles
  • 2024 – 151,128 miles
  • 2023 – 139,277 miles
  • 2022 – 129,702 miles
  • 2021 – 120,557 miles
  • 2020 – 114,488 miles
  • 2019 – 108,331 miles
  • 2018 – 100,491 miles
  • 2017 – 94,586 miles
  • 2016 – 85,159 miles
  • 2015 – 74,886 miles
  • 2014 – 70,998 miles
  • 2013 – 65,784 miles
  • 2012 – 57,832 miles
  • 2011 – 52,233 miles
  • 2010 – 46,361 miles
  • 2009 – 38,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,134 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear light lens condensation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,134 miles (+6,344)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,134 miles
    Test number
    913776560484
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass158,790 miles (+29)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,790 miles
    Test number
    844529643113
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail158,761 miles (+7,633)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,761 miles
    Test number
    194413391238
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass151,128 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,128 miles
    Test number
    841760414173
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose

  5. Fail151,127 miles (+11,850)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,127 miles
    Test number
    436315098454
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose

  6. Pass139,277 miles (+131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,277 miles
    Test number
    921445493528
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail139,146 miles (+9,444)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,146 miles
    Test number
    614271777336
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass129,702 miles (+9,145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,702 miles
    Test number
    623150176014
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside constant velocity joint gaiter leaking

  9. Pass120,557 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,557 miles
    Test number
    934313861853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,305 miles (+5,817)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    881653704956
    • DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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))

  11. Pass114,488 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    311082798669
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail114,488 miles (+6,157)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    618340858009
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass108,331 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,331 miles
    Test number
    678162682495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail108,331 miles (+7,840)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,331 miles
    Test number
    204881704051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass100,491 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    949904683101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,586 miles
    Test number
    739218484277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,586 miles (+9,427)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,586 miles
    Test number
    845828461198
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  18. Pass85,159 miles (+10,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    742082246393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,886 miles (+3,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    508711035266
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt

  20. Pass70,998 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    326520094296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,784 miles (+7,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,784 miles
    Test number
    776567593250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass57,832 miles (+5,599)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,832 miles
    Test number
    687087712341
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteHigh level brake light, 1 led not working.

  23. Pass52,233 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    265182931375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack/perish

  24. Fail52,232 miles (+5,871)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    736032531314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack/perish

  25. Pass46,361 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    480284910453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    730985619334
    • NoteFront windscreen cracked in zone c

Questions about LB56 NME

Does LB56 NME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NME is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NME?
The MOT on LB56 NME is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NME done?
LB56 NME was recorded at 165,134 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 7,574 miles a year.
Has LB56 NME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NME has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 NME 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 NME find?
LB56 NME passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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