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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LB56 VGDMOT history

LB56 VGD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,302 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VGD was last recorded at 90,302 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,155 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,147 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,302 miles
  • 2025 – 86,155 miles
  • 2024 – 78,544 miles
  • 2023 – 67,873 miles
  • 2022 – 65,899 miles
  • 2021 – 65,239 miles
  • 2020 – 64,325 miles
  • 2019 – 60,684 miles
  • 2017 – 57,036 miles
  • 2016 – 51,994 miles
  • 2015 – 46,785 miles
  • 2014 – 35,895 miles
  • 2013 – 30,485 miles
  • 2012 – 27,734 miles
  • 2011 – 26,032 miles
  • 2010 – 18,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Both rear lamps have water ingress
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,302 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    275337058680
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear lamps have water ingress
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  2. Fail90,302 miles (+4,147)2 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    477229591345
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps cloudy lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear lamps have water ingress
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  3. Pass86,155 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    902021300719
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor clip broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  4. Fail86,155 miles (+7,611)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    553475161900
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge very close to going through to ply and advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor clip broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  5. Pass78,544 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    911722246990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,198 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    172207141034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,155 miles (+9,282)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    710981477916
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine rough running

  8. Pass67,873 miles (+1,974)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    859887274042
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and have heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,899 miles
    Test number
    663313214526
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail65,898 miles (+659)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    438191077824
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass65,239 miles (+914)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,239 miles
    Test number
    581584874574
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge worn 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass64,325 miles (+3,641)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    542431820498
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6 yrs old 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass60,684 miles (+3,648)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    410750117831
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass57,036 miles (+5,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    652791961934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,994 miles (+5,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,994 miles
    Test number
    565855137962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,785 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,785 miles
    Test number
    234545674356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    757556475069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail43,745 miles (+7,850)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    968115075013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,895 miles (+5,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,895 miles
    Test number
    135886174494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,485 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,485 miles
    Test number
    978497373041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,734 miles
    Test number
    327551992078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,734 miles (+1,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,734 miles
    Test number
    656983282003
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass26,032 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,032 miles
    Test number
    109487051111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,636 miles
    Test number
    203942480174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VGD

Does LB56 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VGD is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VGD?
The MOT on LB56 VGD is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VGD done?
LB56 VGD was recorded at 90,302 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has LB56 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VGD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 VGD 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 VGD find?
LB56 VGD passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts, and 3 more.

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