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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 VHVMOT history

LB56 VHV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
75,963 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VHV was last recorded at 75,963 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 1,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,207 miles · 30 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,756 miles
Average per year
4,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,963 miles
  • 2021 – 74,207 miles
  • 2019 – 71,979 miles
  • 2018 – 67,535 miles
  • 2017 – 65,287 miles
  • 2015 – 62,737 miles
  • 2014 – 57,542 miles
  • 2013 – 49,683 miles
  • 2012 – 43,817 miles
  • 2011 – 34,096 miles
  • 2010 – 28,552 miles
  • 2009 – 20,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,963 miles
  • 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,963 miles (+1,756)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    360915858799
    • 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass74,207 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,207 miles
    Test number
    518290884319
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail74,207 miles (+2,228)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,207 miles
    Test number
    246179524736
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass71,979 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    963218145874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,339 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    240157807866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass67,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    523937120521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,535 miles (+2,248)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    691614027899
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both side (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass65,287 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    202734631402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail65,275 miles (+2,538)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    717544956341
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking side wall and thread , perished ,strong advice
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking thread , perished ,strong advice

  10. Pass62,737 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    796639013905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    676786434384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,542 miles (+7,859)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    518451034317
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass49,683 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    757811213373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail49,683 miles (+5,866)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    135231613388
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass43,817 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,817 miles
    Test number
    105347812391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,096 miles (+5,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    695417501396
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass28,552 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    872539920357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,385 miles
    Test number
    430005839378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VHV

Does LB56 VHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VHV expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VHV?
The MOT on LB56 VHV expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VHV done?
LB56 VHV was recorded at 75,963 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 4,420 miles a year.
Has LB56 VHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VHV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 VHV 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 VHV find?
LB56 VHV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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