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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 UYJMOT history

LB56 UYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
141,730 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UYJ
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
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UYJ was last recorded at 141,730 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 3,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,189 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,541 miles
Average per year
7,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,730 miles
  • 2023 – 138,189 miles
  • 2022 – 131,237 miles
  • 2021 – 129,563 miles
  • 2019 – 127,598 miles
  • 2018 – 125,592 miles
  • 2017 – 122,873 miles
  • 2016 – 120,702 miles
  • 2015 – 111,171 miles
  • 2014 – 101,451 miles
  • 2013 – 87,797 miles
  • 2012 – 75,779 miles
  • 2011 – 61,642 miles
  • 2010 – 49,401 miles
  • 2009 – 37,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,730 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,730 miles (+3,541)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,730 miles
    Test number
    534451000048
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  2. Pass138,189 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,189 miles
    Test number
    643268870723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,237 miles (+1,674)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,237 miles
    Test number
    523305735146
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass129,563 miles (+1,965)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,563 miles
    Test number
    549856946794
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass127,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,598 miles
    Test number
    353548822293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail127,598 miles (+2,006)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,598 miles
    Test number
    958921863201
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass125,592 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,592 miles
    Test number
    520714247732
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,583 miles (+2,710)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,583 miles
    Test number
    547621502347
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,873 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,873 miles
    Test number
    864057664671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,860 miles (+2,158)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,860 miles
    Test number
    664880167411
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust leaking major gases (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass120,702 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,702 miles
    Test number
    365498774571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,691 miles (+9,520)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,691 miles
    Test number
    161637713906
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass111,171 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,171 miles
    Test number
    864464226176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail111,171 miles (+9,720)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,171 miles
    Test number
    829368364995
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass101,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    967459604336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,451 miles (+13,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    658589904372
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass87,797 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,797 miles
    Test number
    945685103373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail87,780 miles (+12,001)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    276073703324
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass75,779 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    779136242368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail75,683 miles (+14,041)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    669022842311
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,642 miles (+206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    426968441356
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail61,436 miles (+12,035)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    728301041309
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass49,401 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    242644550365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,344 miles (+11,359)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    462360650431
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

  25. Pass37,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    163921239372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,985 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    271980239322
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LB56 UYJ

Does LB56 UYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 UYJ expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UYJ?
The MOT on LB56 UYJ expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 UYJ done?
LB56 UYJ was recorded at 141,730 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 7,248 miles a year.
Has LB56 UYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UYJ has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 UYJ 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 UYJ find?
LB56 UYJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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