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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 UVOMOT history

LB56 UVO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,028 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UVO was last recorded at 94,028 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2025: 90,139 miles, lower than 90,318 miles on 27 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,139 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,889 miles
Average per year
5,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,028 miles
  • 2025 – 90,139 miles
  • 2024 – 88,420 miles
  • 2023 – 85,276 miles
  • 2022 – 82,348 miles
  • 2021 – 77,501 miles
  • 2020 – 74,210 miles
  • 2018 – 68,427 miles
  • 2017 – 62,230 miles
  • 2016 – 53,065 miles
  • 2015 – 44,373 miles
  • 2014 – 37,553 miles
  • 2013 – 31,286 miles
  • 2012 – 24,826 miles
  • 2011 – 18,759 miles
  • 2009 – 12,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear under side

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory (165/70/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front wheel noisy when turnt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,028 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    130627618943
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear under side

  2. Fail94,028 miles (+3,889)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    844658130104
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear under side

  3. Pass90,139 miles (-179)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    993428394289
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory (165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel noisy when turnt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail90,318 miles (+1,898)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,318 miles
    Test number
    695097127387
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory (165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel noisy when turnt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass88,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,420 miles
    Test number
    856131500061
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted n/sf and n/sr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail88,412 miles (+3,136)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    469246408816
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted n/sf and n/sr (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high advise adjustment needed

  7. Pass85,276 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,276 miles
    Test number
    667684715781
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail85,272 miles (+2,924)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    411251474067
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working In mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,348 miles (+201)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    377442021183
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light not all bulbs working (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail82,147 miles (+4,646)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,147 miles
    Test number
    391732281031
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip broke (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light not all bulbs working (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass77,501 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    650865384944
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail77,501 miles (+3,291)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    582321203013
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass74,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,210 miles
    Test number
    775840164598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,210 miles (+5,783)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,210 miles
    Test number
    266315406021
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass68,427 miles (+6,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    797969167038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,230 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    435053325831
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail62,054 miles (+8,989)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    622661057997
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% both (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass53,065 miles (+8,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    394682096984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass44,373 miles (+6,820)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,373 miles
    Test number
    986347585010
    • NoteFront suspension bushes starting to split
    • NoteWipers a tad smeary

  20. Pass37,553 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,553 miles
    Test number
    136409764097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,542 miles (+6,256)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    135917564027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteWANTS TRACKING DOING

  22. Pass31,286 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,286 miles
    Test number
    478495973033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,826 miles (+6,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,826 miles
    Test number
    759590772010
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass18,759 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,759 miles
    Test number
    165626771089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,450 miles
    Test number
    940570539334
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 UVO

Does LB56 UVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UVO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UVO?
The MOT on LB56 UVO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 UVO done?
LB56 UVO was recorded at 94,028 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
Has LB56 UVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UVO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 UVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 UVO find?
LB56 UVO passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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