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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 PXSMOT history

LB56 PXS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,324 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 PXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 PXS was last recorded at 103,324 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,461 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,863 miles
Average per year
5,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,324 miles
  • 2024 – 88,195 miles
  • 2023 – 78,485 miles
  • 2022 – 70,581 miles
  • 2020 – 63,744 miles
  • 2019 – 55,256 miles
  • 2017 – 46,458 miles
  • 2016 – 40,567 miles
  • 2015 – 34,552 miles
  • 2014 – 32,763 miles
  • 2013 – 30,548 miles
  • 2012 – 27,596 miles
  • 2011 – 24,856 miles
  • 2010 – 21,500 miles
  • 2009 – 17,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,324 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner door card missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,324 miles (+9,863)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    443961266751
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner door card missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,461 miles (+5,266)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    550933859559
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive between gear box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,195 miles (+9,710)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    135366513373
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,485 miles (+7,904)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    302458397867
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass70,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    246182482605
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,581 miles (+6,837)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    548220782088
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    157505549258
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail63,744 miles (+3,765)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    876999053046
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    936861488803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  10. Fail59,979 miles (+4,723)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    363285572366
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  11. Pass55,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    670482131325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,256 miles (+8,798)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    140616846710
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass46,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    755423437703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,458 miles (+5,891)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    759384549604
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

  15. Pass40,567 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    336207875919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,552 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    233629234680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,763 miles (+2,215)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    847442234392
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteN/S/R shock absorber cover loose.

  18. Pass30,548 miles (+2,952)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,548 miles
    Test number
    207150543388
    • NoteN/S/F tyre perished.
    • NoteN/S/R shock absorber cover loose.

  19. Pass27,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,596 miles
    Test number
    825211042313
    • NoteAux drive belt slightly perished

  20. Fail27,596 miles (+2,740)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,596 miles
    Test number
    535751142380
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAux drive belt slightly perished
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail24,856 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    837612031384
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  22. Pass24,856 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    927432531301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,500 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    561784030314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass17,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,940 miles
    Test number
    170165039310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 PXS

Does LB56 PXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 PXS is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 PXS?
The MOT on LB56 PXS is valid until 8 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 PXS done?
LB56 PXS was recorded at 103,324 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,324 miles a year.
Has LB56 PXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 PXS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 PXS 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 PXS find?
LB56 PXS passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 6 more.

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