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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 RXGMOT history

LB56 RXG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,739 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RXG was last recorded at 68,739 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 3,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,710 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,029 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,739 miles
  • 2024 – 65,710 miles
  • 2023 – 62,047 miles
  • 2022 – 57,021 miles
  • 2020 – 54,189 miles
  • 2019 – 51,412 miles
  • 2018 – 44,684 miles
  • 2017 – 41,504 miles
  • 2015 – 37,094 miles
  • 2014 – 32,205 miles
  • 2013 – 29,566 miles
  • 2012 – 27,021 miles
  • 2011 – 23,375 miles
  • 2010 – 19,361 miles
  • 2009 – 14,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,739 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror loose

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,739 miles (+3,029)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    799923260087
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror loose

  2. Pass65,710 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    249594632338
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail65,710 miles (+3,663)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    107497438814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass62,047 miles (+2,196)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    158538449115
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass59,851 miles (+2,830)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    208147817257
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,021 miles (+2,832)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    249741545867
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass54,189 miles (+12)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,189 miles
    Test number
    510230604904
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged offside wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor condition

  8. Fail54,177 miles (+2,765)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    443616690146
    • 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass51,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    972992140881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,412 miles (+6,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    696168701057
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass44,684 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    256358809406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,504 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,504 miles
    Test number
    931046289882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,025 miles
    Test number
    779428332379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,025 miles (+3,931)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,025 miles
    Test number
    570053302894
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass37,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    766275507203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,094 miles (+4,889)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    684549174523
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass32,205 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,205 miles
    Test number
    405953004448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,566 miles (+2,545)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    496880483200
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass27,021 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,021 miles
    Test number
    898444682265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,375 miles (+4,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,375 miles
    Test number
    325346871449
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass19,361 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,361 miles
    Test number
    712902090213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,543 miles
    Test number
    831616799251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,543 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,543 miles
    Test number
    611515899263
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 RXG

Does LB56 RXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RXG is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RXG?
The MOT on LB56 RXG is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RXG done?
LB56 RXG was recorded at 68,739 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has LB56 RXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RXG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 RXG 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 RXG find?
LB56 RXG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wing mirror loose.

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