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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 RHVMOT history

LB56 RHV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,895 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RHV was last recorded at 93,895 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,636 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,259 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,895 miles
  • 2024 – 89,636 miles
  • 2023 – 84,562 miles
  • 2022 – 80,572 miles
  • 2021 – 75,502 miles
  • 2020 – 72,355 miles
  • 2019 – 68,665 miles
  • 2018 – 61,983 miles
  • 2017 – 56,230 miles
  • 2016 – 49,460 miles
  • 2015 – 47,561 miles
  • 2014 – 44,435 miles
  • 2013 – 43,485 miles
  • 2012 – 40,115 miles
  • 2011 – 33,223 miles
  • 2010 – 26,691 miles
  • 2009 – 18,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,895 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorroded underneath
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,895 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    358586587928
    • AdvisoryCorroded underneath
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,895 miles (+4,259)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    880129248631
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,636 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,636 miles
    Test number
    447692217763
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail89,634 miles (+5,072)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,634 miles
    Test number
    502721394313
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,562 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    289443373669
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail84,560 miles (+3,988)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,560 miles
    Test number
    918790782164
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,572 miles (+5,070)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    779861001025
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass75,502 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    277202254458
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail75,502 miles (+3,147)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    588162912967
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass72,355 miles (+3,690)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    895224661696
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

  11. Pass68,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    570533299845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,665 miles (+6,682)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    788785329313
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass61,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    181247310689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,983 miles (+5,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    829192908196
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass56,230 miles (+6,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,230 miles
    Test number
    960219050598
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    886451377427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,460 miles (+1,899)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    112921484549
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,561 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,561 miles
    Test number
    454260680588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,435 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,435 miles
    Test number
    446371554362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,485 miles (+3,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    128211253331
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass40,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,115 miles
    Test number
    918806852342
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  22. Fail40,112 miles (+6,889)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    438586752365
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  23. Pass33,223 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    195703551345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,691 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,691 miles
    Test number
    853085460300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,561 miles
    Test number
    372627889202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,561 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,561 miles
    Test number
    242027889246
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 RHV

Does LB56 RHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RHV is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RHV?
The MOT on LB56 RHV is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RHV done?
LB56 RHV was recorded at 93,895 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has LB56 RHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RHV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RHV 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 RHV find?
LB56 RHV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: corroded underneath; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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