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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 RHEMOT history

LB56 RHE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
74,699 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RHE was last recorded at 74,699 miles on 9 May 2026, 8,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,981 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,718 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,699 miles
  • 2025 – 65,981 miles
  • 2024 – 58,084 miles
  • 2023 – 54,637 miles
  • 2022 – 47,734 miles
  • 2021 – 47,030 miles
  • 2019 – 45,647 miles
  • 2018 – 43,307 miles
  • 2017 – 39,674 miles
  • 2016 – 36,012 miles
  • 2014 – 30,885 miles
  • 2013 – 26,080 miles
  • 2012 – 22,807 miles
  • 2011 – 18,963 miles
  • 2010 – 16,128 miles
  • 2009 – 13,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,699 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on door mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,699 miles (+8,718)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    992303464194
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass65,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,981 miles
    Test number
    170133482759
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,981 miles (+7,897)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,981 miles
    Test number
    628911218578
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,084 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    372617379700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on door mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail58,080 miles (+3,443)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,080 miles
    Test number
    947447098477
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on door mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,637 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    595611471719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,734 miles (+105)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    231128162190
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail47,629 miles (+599)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    506707655812
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,030 miles (+1,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,030 miles
    Test number
    986276116091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass45,647 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    642648052986
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail45,647 miles (+2,340)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,647 miles
    Test number
    819913704512
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,307 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,307 miles
    Test number
    464726544983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sidelight inop
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator lens damaged but working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror indicator lens damaged but working

  13. Fail43,307 miles (+3,633)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,307 miles
    Test number
    517772860717
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sidelight inop
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator lens damaged but working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror indicator lens damaged but working

  14. Pass39,674 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,674 miles
    Test number
    467115281687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    390442638210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail36,012 miles (+2,316)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    670343918104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,696 miles (+2,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,696 miles
    Test number
    313438308076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 185/60/14 tyre outer wall worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass30,885 miles (+4,805)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,885 miles
    Test number
    755651954355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,080 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,080 miles
    Test number
    445401413406
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Pass22,807 miles (+3,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,807 miles
    Test number
    595831532384
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass18,963 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,963 miles
    Test number
    376918811329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,128 miles
    Test number
    984587020304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,128 miles (+2,368)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,128 miles
    Test number
    720726020390
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass13,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,760 miles
    Test number
    833170029328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,760 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,760 miles
    Test number
    740860729368
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB56 RHE

Does LB56 RHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RHE is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RHE?
The MOT on LB56 RHE is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RHE done?
LB56 RHE was recorded at 74,699 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has LB56 RHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RHE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RHE 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 RHE find?
LB56 RHE passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both.

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