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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 RXDMOT history

LB56 RXD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,468 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RXD
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
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RXD was last recorded at 96,468 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,449 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,468 miles
  • 2024 – 90,887 miles
  • 2023 – 84,441 miles
  • 2022 – 79,960 miles
  • 2021 – 76,369 miles
  • 2020 – 73,053 miles
  • 2019 – 70,242 miles
  • 2018 – 67,608 miles
  • 2017 – 65,042 miles
  • 2016 – 62,659 miles
  • 2015 – 60,549 miles
  • 2014 – 57,683 miles
  • 2013 – 53,970 miles
  • 2012 – 50,717 miles
  • 2011 – 46,969 miles
  • 2010 – 39,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,468 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,468 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    109934467025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,449 miles (+5,562)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    496908723279
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside working faster (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,887 miles (+6,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    464013586791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySERVICE DUE LIGHT ON DASH.

  4. Pass84,441 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    302040442205
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,440 miles (+4,480)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,440 miles
    Test number
    701723206028
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,960 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,960 miles
    Test number
    857906534753
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail79,959 miles (+3,590)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    380520798897
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    121057444318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,365 miles (+3,312)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    208962660740
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    285240050480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail73,053 miles (+2,811)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    542225063232
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,242 miles (+2,634)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,242 miles
    Test number
    186926537502
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6 mm on inner edge 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass67,608 miles (+2,566)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    416897692073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass65,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,042 miles
    Test number
    602575057153
    • 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)

  15. Fail65,042 miles (+2,383)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,042 miles
    Test number
    761443679120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass62,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    134046669467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail62,658 miles (+2,109)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    210309546635
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass60,549 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    804736651491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,548 miles (+2,865)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,548 miles
    Test number
    923317659032
    • 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)

  20. Pass57,683 miles (+3,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    648768694217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,970 miles (+3,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,970 miles
    Test number
    258208273214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,717 miles (+3,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    278501302361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,969 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    158135391259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    243706090205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RXD

Does LB56 RXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RXD is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RXD?
The MOT on LB56 RXD is valid until 18 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 RXD done?
LB56 RXD was recorded at 96,468 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,764 miles a year.
Has LB56 RXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RXD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 RXD 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 RXD find?
LB56 RXD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack.

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