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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 RFJMOT history

LB56 RFJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,472 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RFJ was last recorded at 113,472 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,750 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,722 miles
Average per year
4,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,472 miles
  • 2025 – 110,750 miles
  • 2024 – 106,256 miles
  • 2023 – 102,143 miles
  • 2022 – 96,940 miles
  • 2021 – 94,071 miles
  • 2020 – 91,952 miles
  • 2018 – 89,590 miles
  • 2017 – 84,661 miles
  • 2016 – 80,469 miles
  • 2015 – 77,830 miles
  • 2014 – 74,788 miles
  • 2013 – 71,740 miles
  • 2012 – 67,580 miles
  • 2011 – 65,092 miles
  • 2010 – 57,789 miles
  • 2009 – 46,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,472 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,472 miles (+2,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    866854607671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,750 miles (+4,494)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    507764249701
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,256 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,256 miles
    Test number
    652415968749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,143 miles (+5,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,143 miles
    Test number
    833854713772
    • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light has slight damage

  5. Pass96,940 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    808956330594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,071 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,071 miles
    Test number
    845667116097
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracking

  7. Fail94,071 miles (+2,119)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,071 miles
    Test number
    730233111627
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracking

  8. Pass91,952 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,952 miles
    Test number
    104348287593
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    608338313164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail89,590 miles (+4,929)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    132316089319
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,661 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    663725421756
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail84,651 miles (+4,182)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    332717238912
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass80,469 miles (+2,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    107773751705
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight corrosion/weak

  14. Pass77,830 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,830 miles
    Test number
    823306459406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,776 miles (+2,988)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    116271851794
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,788 miles (+3,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    858373474285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,740 miles (+4,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,740 miles
    Test number
    377772983289
    • 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)

  18. Pass67,580 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    615601522297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,578 miles (+2,486)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    527530022291
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass65,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    108548321215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,092 miles (+7,303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    527847321221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass57,789 miles (+11,353)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    214451900370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRattle from alternator belt area
    • NoteRear brakes are slightly binding and squeeking

  23. Pass46,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    824940729393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RFJ

Does LB56 RFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RFJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RFJ?
The MOT on LB56 RFJ is valid until 3 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 RFJ done?
LB56 RFJ was recorded at 113,472 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,117 miles a year.
Has LB56 RFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RFJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 RFJ 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 RFJ find?
LB56 RFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 1 more.

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