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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 XYHMOT history

LB56 XYH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
196,561 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XYH
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
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XYH was last recorded at 196,561 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
192,899 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,662 miles
Average per year
7,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,561 miles
  • 2025 – 192,899 miles
  • 2024 – 187,596 miles
  • 2023 – 182,632 miles
  • 2022 – 177,307 miles
  • 2021 – 171,365 miles
  • 2020 – 169,349 miles
  • 2019 – 165,227 miles
  • 2018 – 158,599 miles
  • 2017 – 152,131 miles
  • 2016 – 143,376 miles
  • 2015 – 124,950 miles
  • 2014 – 104,612 miles
  • 2013 – 86,126 miles
  • 2012 – 85,732 miles
  • 2011 – 83,750 miles
  • 2010 – 81,696 miles
  • 2009 – 75,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,561 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,561 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    196,561 miles
    Test number
    212137585819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass192,899 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,899 miles
    Test number
    617835371753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,596 miles (+4,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,596 miles
    Test number
    354237930226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,632 miles
    Test number
    692066268614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail182,632 miles (+5,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,632 miles
    Test number
    164945788392
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass177,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,307 miles
    Test number
    764329722105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail177,307 miles (+5,942)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,307 miles
    Test number
    650518681376
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass171,365 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,365 miles
    Test number
    463662223794
    • MinorFront 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))

  9. Fail171,365 miles (+2,016)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,365 miles
    Test number
    709144262876
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront 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))

  10. Pass169,349 miles (+4,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,349 miles
    Test number
    918608141859
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass165,227 miles (+6,628)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,227 miles
    Test number
    276218219352
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex worn

  12. Pass158,599 miles (+6,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    158,599 miles
    Test number
    335678747066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass152,131 miles (+8,755)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    152,131 miles
    Test number
    618538172876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,376 miles (+18,426)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,376 miles
    Test number
    118644336022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,950 miles (+20,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    175949175068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass104,612 miles (+18,486)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,612 miles
    Test number
    998996964083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,126 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,126 miles
    Test number
    138609873021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,732 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    969785912336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,750 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,750 miles
    Test number
    798583321350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,696 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    623077110368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,624 miles
    Test number
    404369029490
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LB56 XYH

Does LB56 XYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XYH is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XYH?
The MOT on LB56 XYH is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XYH done?
LB56 XYH was recorded at 196,561 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,426 miles a year.
Has LB56 XYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XYH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 XYH 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 XYH find?
LB56 XYH passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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