Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
LB56 XYJMOT history
LB56 XYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 97,076 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 XYJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 XYJ was last recorded at 97,076 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 2,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jun 2012: 36,238 miles, lower than 55,085 miles on 7 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 94,368 miles · 24 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,708 miles
- Average per year
- 4,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 97,076 miles
- 2021 – 94,368 miles
- 2020 – 92,405 miles
- 2019 – 91,511 miles
- 2018 – 90,925 miles
- 2017 – 82,366 miles
- 2016 – 80,489 miles
- 2015 – 73,460 miles
- 2014 – 62,350 miles
- 2013 – 46,859 miles
- 2012 – 36,238 miles
- 2011 – 55,085 miles
- 2010 – 40,911 miles
- 2009 – 40,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,076 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Lower undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 31 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,076 miles (+2,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,076 miles
- Test number
- 753301289712
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,368 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,368 miles
- Test number
- 893001993075
- AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,405 miles (+894)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 92,405 miles
- Test number
- 584648102464
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,511 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,511 miles
- Test number
- 771134600751
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,511 miles (+586)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,511 miles
- Test number
- 570037231068
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,925 miles (+8,559)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 90,925 miles
- Test number
- 547876046313
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
Pass82,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 82,366 miles
- Test number
- 859994769826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,363 miles (+1,874)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,363 miles
- Test number
- 679296280519
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing (8.2.2)
Pass80,489 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 80,489 miles
- Test number
- 314815107819
- AdvisoryLower undertrays fitted
Fail80,475 miles (+7,015)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,475 miles
- Test number
- 732689455955
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryLower undertrays fitted
Pass73,460 miles (+11,110)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 73,460 miles
- Test number
- 479918775146
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteNearside handbrake a little low on performance
Pass62,350 miles (+15,491)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 62,350 miles
- Test number
- 306823484121
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
Pass46,859 miles (+10,621)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 46,859 miles
- Test number
- 429859273140
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteBrake pad wear indicator light illuminated
Pass36,238 miles (-18,847)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 36,238 miles
- Test number
- 438789172159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,085 miles
- Test number
- 898798031092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,073 miles (+14,162)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,073 miles
- Test number
- 567598931058
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,911 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,911 miles
- Test number
- 160466000450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,876 miles (+138)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,876 miles
- Test number
- 501145300027
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fail40,738 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,738 miles
- Test number
- 180685969345
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Questions about LB56 XYJ
- Does LB56 XYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 XYJ expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 XYJ?
- The MOT on LB56 XYJ expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 XYJ done?
- LB56 XYJ was recorded at 97,076 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
- Has LB56 XYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 XYJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on LB56 XYJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 XYJ find?
- LB56 XYJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.
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