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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 TWUMOT history

LB56 TWU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,454 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TWU
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
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TWU was last recorded at 80,454 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,105 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,349 miles
Average per year
3,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,454 miles
  • 2024 – 75,105 miles
  • 2023 – 69,435 miles
  • 2022 – 63,288 miles
  • 2021 – 56,883 miles
  • 2020 – 51,097 miles
  • 2019 – 46,159 miles
  • 2018 – 46,128 miles
  • 2017 – 43,664 miles
  • 2016 – 38,475 miles
  • 2015 – 34,930 miles
  • 2014 – 33,444 miles
  • 2013 – 31,490 miles
  • 2012 – 29,006 miles
  • 2011 – 27,273 miles
  • 2010 – 23,846 miles
  • 2009 – 19,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    226750321963
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail80,454 miles (+5,349)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    624075391030
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,105 miles (+5,670)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    672318412279
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass69,435 miles (+6,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,435 miles
    Test number
    324983333930
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass63,288 miles (+6,405)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    912105501657
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass56,883 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    449467254164
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail56,883 miles (+5,786)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    372096707489
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass51,097 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    326447738178
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Fail51,097 miles (+4,938)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    773607105503
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass46,159 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,159 miles
    Test number
    166946183071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,128 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,128 miles
    Test number
    282123943930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,664 miles (+5,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,664 miles
    Test number
    600849011861
    • AdvisoryNearside lower wishbone (rear) bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside lower wishbone (rear) bush worn
  13. Pass38,475 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,475 miles
    Test number
    777125927940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,930 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,930 miles
    Test number
    700231375907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,444 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    807772504350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass31,490 miles (+2,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    697145913339
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass29,006 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    776107412346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,273 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,273 miles
    Test number
    627246401323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,846 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    824300220366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,866 miles
    Test number
    443602509483
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge

Questions about LB56 TWU

Does LB56 TWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TWU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TWU?
The MOT on LB56 TWU is valid until 27 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 TWU done?
LB56 TWU was recorded at 80,454 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,768 miles a year.
Has LB56 TWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TWU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 TWU 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 TWU find?
LB56 TWU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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