Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
LB56 RWZMOT history
LB56 RWZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,441 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 182,441 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,127 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 RWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 2 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 RWZ was last recorded at 182,441 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,436 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 9,127 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,441 miles
- 2024 – 174,467 miles
- 2023 – 166,154 miles
- 2022 – 155,324 miles
- 2021 – 142,059 miles
- 2020 – 135,609 miles
- 2019 – 121,851 miles
- 2018 – 108,711 miles
- 2017 – 95,470 miles
- 2016 – 92,203 miles
- 2015 – 86,828 miles
- 2014 – 82,994 miles
- 2013 – 72,787 miles
- 2011 – 57,598 miles
- 2010 – 47,205 miles
- 2009 – 36,933 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,441 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Exhaust front flexi weak and has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,441 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 182,441 miles
- Test number
- 542093487552
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail182,436 miles (+7,969)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,436 miles
- Test number
- 610902844417
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass174,467 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 174,467 miles
- Test number
- 606516457925
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail174,467 miles (+8,313)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,467 miles
- Test number
- 522169335640
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,154 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,154 miles
- Test number
- 594501856375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,150 miles (+10,826)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,150 miles
- Test number
- 672249086512
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,324 miles (+13,265)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 155,324 miles
- Test number
- 476633992445
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass142,059 miles (+6,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,059 miles
- Test number
- 559734774889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,609 miles (+13,758)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,609 miles
- Test number
- 658071865385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,851 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,851 miles
- Test number
- 699375077133
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail121,851 miles (+13,140)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,851 miles
- Test number
- 359036485360
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass108,711 miles (+13,241)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,711 miles
- Test number
- 941294355349
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,470 miles (+3,267)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,470 miles
- Test number
- 988417117619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,203 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 92,203 miles
- Test number
- 802118169305
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi weak and has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Fail92,182 miles (+5,354)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,182 miles
- Test number
- 573777538455
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi weak and has a minor leak of exhaust gases
- AdvisoryNail nearside rear
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade worn and split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and perished
Pass86,828 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 86,828 miles
- Test number
- 335390855148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,807 miles (+3,813)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,807 miles
- Test number
- 499387845106
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Pass82,994 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,994 miles
- Test number
- 855453454193
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Fail82,994 miles (+10,207)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,994 miles
- Test number
- 587673354183
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass72,787 miles (+15,189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,787 miles
- Test number
- 896781943111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,598 miles (+10,393)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 57,598 miles
- Test number
- 616027851307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,205 miles (+10,272)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 47,205 miles
- Test number
- 451258850442
- 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)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass36,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 36,933 miles
- Test number
- 823893949335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 RWZ
- Does LB56 RWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RWZ is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 RWZ?
- The MOT on LB56 RWZ is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 RWZ done?
- LB56 RWZ was recorded at 182,441 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,127 miles a year.
- Has LB56 RWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 RWZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 RWZ 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 RWZ find?
- LB56 RWZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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