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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 RXAMOT history

LB56 RXA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
144,700 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RXA was last recorded at 144,700 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 6,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,670 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
6,030 miles
Average per year
9,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,700 miles
  • 2021 – 138,670 miles
  • 2020 – 134,377 miles
  • 2019 – 125,921 miles
  • 2018 – 114,503 miles
  • 2017 – 102,918 miles
  • 2016 – 90,045 miles
  • 2015 – 84,398 miles
  • 2014 – 76,810 miles
  • 2013 – 67,375 miles
  • 2012 – 55,809 miles
  • 2011 – 44,806 miles
  • 2010 – 38,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,700 miles (+6,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,700 miles
    Test number
    715457443622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,670 miles (+4,293)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,670 miles
    Test number
    355708425276
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,377 miles (+8,456)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,377 miles
    Test number
    266542263019
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass125,921 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,921 miles
    Test number
    792787290362
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,921 miles (+11,418)2 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,921 miles
    Test number
    333951603179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,503 miles
    Test number
    344880522279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail114,503 miles (+11,585)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,503 miles
    Test number
    318275502090
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 x bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged does not require new tyre just requires reseating (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,918 miles
    Test number
    609214858704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail102,912 miles (+52)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,912 miles
    Test number
    513124290919
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail102,860 miles (+12,815)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,860 miles
    Test number
    618018260822
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass90,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    176709305620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail90,045 miles (+5,647)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    496385505856
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    545267155176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail84,398 miles (+7,588)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    976717655153
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass76,810 miles (+9,435)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    477302874123
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock dust covers broken
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  16. Pass67,375 miles (+11,566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,375 miles
    Test number
    607990083116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock dust covers split

  17. Pass55,809 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    406204782188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,806 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,806 miles
    Test number
    108547781197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,183 miles
    Test number
    663183110382
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    342552729302
    • NoteUnable to read mileage

Questions about LB56 RXA

Does LB56 RXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 RXA expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RXA?
The MOT on LB56 RXA expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 RXA done?
LB56 RXA was recorded at 144,700 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 9,135 miles a year.
Has LB56 RXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RXA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 RXA 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 RXA find?
LB56 RXA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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