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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 TWJMOT history

LB56 TWJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,625 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TWJ was last recorded at 101,625 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,637 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,988 miles
Average per year
4,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,625 miles
  • 2025 – 99,637 miles
  • 2024 – 96,686 miles
  • 2023 – 95,431 miles
  • 2022 – 93,665 miles
  • 2021 – 89,100 miles
  • 2020 – 83,228 miles
  • 2019 – 82,273 miles
  • 2018 – 70,375 miles
  • 2017 – 65,349 miles
  • 2016 – 62,129 miles
  • 2015 – 57,598 miles
  • 2014 – 52,636 miles
  • 2013 – 47,621 miles
  • 2011 – 40,268 miles
  • 2010 – 34,930 miles
  • 2009 – 22,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,625 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,625 miles (+1,988)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    800195384231
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,637 miles (+2,951)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    933041665683
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass96,686 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    572545028011
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,686 miles (+1,255)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    699367112246
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,431 miles (+1,766)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    439079910323
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe corroded

  6. Pass93,665 miles (+4,565)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,665 miles
    Test number
    700093199064
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,100 miles (+5,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,100 miles
    Test number
    186291225273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,228 miles (+955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    616670208259
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox area

  9. Pass82,273 miles (+11,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    794408716273
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    757195673123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracks in groove
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail70,375 miles (+5,026)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    160342948544
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracks in groove
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass65,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,349 miles
    Test number
    953022198458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,349 miles (+3,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,349 miles
    Test number
    585719953961
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass62,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    346463981521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,129 miles (+4,531)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    165109323589
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass57,598 miles (+4,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    275161135434
    • 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)

  17. Pass52,636 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,636 miles
    Test number
    256198624436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,621 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,621 miles
    Test number
    406344833119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,268 miles (+5,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,268 miles
    Test number
    696840721313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass34,930 miles (+12,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,930 miles
    Test number
    104437000377
    • NoteSlight damage to offside wing

  21. Pass22,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,055 miles
    Test number
    510636709362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 TWJ

Does LB56 TWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TWJ is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TWJ?
The MOT on LB56 TWJ is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 TWJ done?
LB56 TWJ was recorded at 101,625 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,800 miles a year.
Has LB56 TWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TWJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 TWJ 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 TWJ find?
LB56 TWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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