Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
LB56 PXZMOT history
LB56 PXZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 91,531 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 PXZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 PXZ was last recorded at 91,531 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 91,527 miles · 9 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 91,531 miles
- 2022 – 89,746 miles
- 2021 – 84,795 miles
- 2020 – 80,920 miles
- 2018 – 77,588 miles
- 2017 – 73,227 miles
- 2016 – 67,777 miles
- 2015 – 64,454 miles
- 2013 – 60,183 miles
- 2012 – 52,726 miles
- 2011 – 48,402 miles
- 2010 – 37,670 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,531 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear ax corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryWet testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,531 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,531 miles
- Test number
- 265470597096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear ax corroded
- AdvisoryWet test
Fail91,527 miles (+1,781)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,527 miles
- Test number
- 541067612732
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear ax corroded
- AdvisoryWet test
Pass89,746 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,746 miles
- Test number
- 798941904098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also misting (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also misting (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Fail89,746 miles (+4,951)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,746 miles
- Test number
- 323607712405
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also misting (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also misting (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Pass84,795 miles (+3,875)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,795 miles
- Test number
- 386371269151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,920 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,920 miles
- Test number
- 402221143531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail80,918 miles (+3,330)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,918 miles
- Test number
- 636256788942
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,588 miles (+4,361)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 77,588 miles
- Test number
- 185110209980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,227 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 73,227 miles
- Test number
- 139725107595
- AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres cracked and deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust system/hangers corroded
Fail73,227 miles (+5,450)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,227 miles
- Test number
- 943673933074
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres cracked and deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust system/hangers corroded
Pass67,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 67,777 miles
- Test number
- 691890551066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,777 miles (+3,323)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,777 miles
- Test number
- 422745219691
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (link rod upper gaiter split) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,454 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,454 miles
- Test number
- 750554229917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,183 miles5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 60,183 miles
- Test number
- 307243243352
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteOffside front fog lamp inop and lens cracked
- NoteOffside mirror indicator lens damaged
Fail60,183 miles (+7,457)2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,183 miles
- Test number
- 755443343341
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteOffside front fog lamp inop and lens cracked
- NoteOffside mirror indicator lens damaged
Pass52,726 miles (+4,324)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 52,726 miles
- Test number
- 738004082129
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFlexi part of exhaust damaged
- NoteHandbrake travel high
Pass48,402 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 48,402 miles
- Test number
- 259321751182
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCrack in os indicator lens
- NoteHandbrake travel long
- NoteNs mirror and indicator unit damaged
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
Fail48,402 miles (+10,732)2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,402 miles
- Test number
- 556811751182
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCrack in os indicator lens
- NoteHandbrake travel long
- NoteNs mirror and indicator unit damaged
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
Pass37,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 37,670 miles
- Test number
- 981200660138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 PXZ
- Does LB56 PXZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 PXZ expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 PXZ?
- The MOT on LB56 PXZ expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 PXZ done?
- LB56 PXZ was recorded at 91,531 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
- Has LB56 PXZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 PXZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB56 PXZ 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 PXZ find?
- LB56 PXZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded; rear ax corroded; wet test.
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