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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 VHGMOT history

LB56 VHG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
122,650 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VHG was last recorded at 122,650 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 2,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,214 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,436 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,650 miles
  • 2022 – 120,214 miles
  • 2021 – 114,140 miles
  • 2020 – 112,814 miles
  • 2019 – 111,892 miles
  • 2018 – 111,201 miles
  • 2017 – 110,858 miles
  • 2016 – 97,603 miles
  • 2015 – 85,642 miles
  • 2014 – 72,368 miles
  • 2013 – 60,210 miles
  • 2012 – 50,271 miles
  • 2011 – 41,117 miles
  • 2010 – 30,626 miles
  • 2009 – 19,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,650 miles
    Test number
    781309579210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,650 miles (+2,436)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,650 miles
    Test number
    816341966107
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    496392295137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail120,214 miles (+6,074)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,214 miles
    Test number
    141890631339
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass114,140 miles (+1,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,140 miles
    Test number
    408063570816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass112,814 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    760143055430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    111,892 miles
    Test number
    596660971544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,892 miles (+691)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,892 miles
    Test number
    350316601346
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,201 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,201 miles
    Test number
    749107098540
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail111,193 miles (+335)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,193 miles
    Test number
    445281977795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass110,858 miles (+13,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,858 miles
    Test number
    377199077334
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass97,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,603 miles
    Test number
    711563434732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail97,601 miles (+11,959)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    639517753239
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass85,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    476109451339
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail85,642 miles (+13,274)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    151866100567
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,368 miles
    Test number
    159061224376
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail72,368 miles (+12,158)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,368 miles
    Test number
    498961324475
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass60,210 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,210 miles
    Test number
    338887013331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass50,271 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    669335212346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,117 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,117 miles
    Test number
    768112711327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,022 miles (+10,396)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    985799601301
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass30,626 miles (+10,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,626 miles
    Test number
    214510910322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass19,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,681 miles
    Test number
    104010019349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VHG

Does LB56 VHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VHG expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VHG?
The MOT on LB56 VHG expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VHG done?
LB56 VHG was recorded at 122,650 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has LB56 VHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VHG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VHG 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 VHG find?
LB56 VHG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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