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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 UVCMOT history

LB56 UVC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2024
Mileage
129,513 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UVC was last recorded at 129,513 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 1,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,267 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,246 miles
Average per year
7,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,513 miles
  • 2022 – 128,267 miles
  • 2021 – 123,270 miles
  • 2020 – 117,482 miles
  • 2019 – 108,840 miles
  • 2018 – 99,744 miles
  • 2017 – 95,094 miles
  • 2016 – 84,501 miles
  • 2015 – 77,346 miles
  • 2014 – 68,328 miles
  • 2013 – 58,205 miles
  • 2012 – 50,739 miles
  • 2011 – 40,573 miles
  • 2010 – 25,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,513 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,513 miles (+1,246)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,513 miles
    Test number
    841597961981
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,267 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,267 miles
    Test number
    476438999854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass123,270 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,270 miles
    Test number
    744877706749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,482 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,482 miles
    Test number
    565253274841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,840 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    852731770514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,744 miles (+4,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,744 miles
    Test number
    213915238857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  7. Pass95,094 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    823394914933
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn inner edges

  8. Fail95,094 miles (+10,593)3 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    837860665490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn inner edges

  9. Pass84,501 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    408971045426
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV joint gaiter insecure, but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  10. Fail84,501 miles (+7,155)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    589458310272
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV joint gaiter insecure, but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  11. Pass77,346 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,346 miles
    Test number
    228204105192
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail77,344 miles (+9,016)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    455054405181
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass68,328 miles (+153)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    538648714152
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall and in tread (not showing cords)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in inner sidewall (not showing cords yet)

  14. Fail68,175 miles (+9,970)3 failures3 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    617383914165
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall and in tread (not showing cords)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in inner sidewall (not showing cords yet)

  15. Fail58,205 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,205 miles
    Test number
    245898703101
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Pass58,205 miles (+7,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,205 miles
    Test number
    627958303160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass50,739 miles (+10,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    486401592014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    207030791078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,573 miles (+14,614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    447170891012
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass25,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,959 miles
    Test number
    374728590072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB56 UVC

Does LB56 UVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 UVC expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UVC?
The MOT on LB56 UVC expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 UVC done?
LB56 UVC was recorded at 129,513 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
Has LB56 UVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UVC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LB56 UVC 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 UVC find?
LB56 UVC passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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