Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
LB56 XEZMOT history
LB56 XEZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,529 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 105,529 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 XEZ
- 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
- 1 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 XEZ was last recorded at 105,529 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,475 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,054 miles
- Average per year
- 5,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,529 miles
- 2025 – 100,475 miles
- 2024 – 96,304 miles
- 2023 – 91,004 miles
- 2022 – 86,446 miles
- 2021 – 79,938 miles
- 2020 – 75,697 miles
- 2019 – 69,372 miles
- 2018 – 63,266 miles
- 2017 – 60,218 miles
- 2016 – 56,150 miles
- 2015 – 48,954 miles
- 2014 – 42,338 miles
- 2013 – 37,385 miles
- 2012 – 31,657 miles
- 2011 – 26,748 miles
- 2010 – 21,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,529 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 105,529 miles
- Test number
- 974261637553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,529 miles (+5,054)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,529 miles
- Test number
- 322142599788
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass100,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 100,475 miles
- Test number
- 998131537013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,475 miles (+4,171)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,475 miles
- Test number
- 418290850555
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass96,304 miles (+5,300)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 96,304 miles
- Test number
- 365752503293
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass91,004 miles (+4,558)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 91,004 miles
- Test number
- 329702122763
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySplit in washer pipe, Washers still providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
Pass86,446 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,446 miles
- Test number
- 552220687562
- AdvisoryExhaust Leak From Front Flexi
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Fail86,444 miles (+6,506)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,444 miles
- Test number
- 447610961150
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust Leak From Front Flexi
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Pass79,938 miles (+248)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 79,938 miles
- Test number
- 527932516343
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail79,690 miles (+3,993)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,690 miles
- Test number
- 913329878745
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass75,697 miles (+6,325)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 75,697 miles
- Test number
- 331470673288
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,372 miles (+6,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,372 miles
- Test number
- 180391595920
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,266 miles (+3,048)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,266 miles
- Test number
- 650037849020
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
Pass60,218 miles (+4,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 60,218 miles
- Test number
- 141770526904
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake travel (3.1.6b)
Pass56,150 miles (+7,196)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 56,150 miles
- Test number
- 924721098697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,954 miles (+6,616)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,954 miles
- Test number
- 517798265064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,338 miles (+4,953)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 42,338 miles
- Test number
- 155990574094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,385 miles (+5,728)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,385 miles
- Test number
- 255197663095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,657 miles (+4,909)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,657 miles
- Test number
- 898202362095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,748 miles (+5,678)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 26,748 miles
- Test number
- 858561441091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 21,070 miles
- Test number
- 172902740420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 XEZ
- Does LB56 XEZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XEZ is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 XEZ?
- The MOT on LB56 XEZ is valid until 2 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 XEZ done?
- LB56 XEZ was recorded at 105,529 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
- Has LB56 XEZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 XEZ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 XEZ 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 XEZ find?
- LB56 XEZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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