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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 UYLMOT history

LB56 UYL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
117,240 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UYL was last recorded at 117,240 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 9,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,287 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
9,953 miles
Average per year
5,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,240 miles
  • 2021 – 107,287 miles
  • 2020 – 100,300 miles
  • 2019 – 96,803 miles
  • 2018 – 94,131 miles
  • 2017 – 91,709 miles
  • 2016 – 87,908 miles
  • 2015 – 84,294 miles
  • 2014 – 79,981 miles
  • 2013 – 70,018 miles
  • 2012 – 60,971 miles
  • 2011 – 55,887 miles
  • 2010 – 51,686 miles
  • 2009 – 40,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,240 miles (+9,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,240 miles
    Test number
    565680624246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,287 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,287 miles
    Test number
    490111421542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,300 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    380923513811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,300 miles (+3,497)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    514033560412
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,803 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    573625833091
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,803 miles (+2,672)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    927637888310
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,131 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    160557266758
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under car
    • AdvisoryEngine noise?
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail94,131 miles (+2,422)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    348796492363
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under car
    • AdvisoryEngine noise?
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,709 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,709 miles
    Test number
    284326708585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBody underside corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail91,706 miles (+3,798)5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    235135937112
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box and flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBody underside corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass87,908 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    116861794461
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre misshaped and perished. 185/60/14
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail87,908 miles (+3,614)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    419362220474
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have wrong bolts fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre misshaped and perished. 185/60/14
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass84,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,294 miles
    Test number
    877034104167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,294 miles (+4,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,294 miles
    Test number
    137365380527
    • Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass79,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    678298624332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,515 miles (+20,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,515 miles
    Test number
    669078824318
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,018 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    439271533339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,971 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,971 miles
    Test number
    729003332342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,887 miles (+4,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,887 miles
    Test number
    559559121345
    • 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)

  20. Fail51,686 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,686 miles
    Test number
    304847620341
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass51,686 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,686 miles
    Test number
    594447620373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,505 miles
    Test number
    801817719321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 UYL

Does LB56 UYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 UYL expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UYL?
The MOT on LB56 UYL expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 UYL done?
LB56 UYL was recorded at 117,240 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
Has LB56 UYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UYL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 UYL 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 UYL find?
LB56 UYL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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