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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 XYSMOT history

LB56 XYS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,816 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XYS was last recorded at 114,816 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,646 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
5,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,816 miles
  • 2025 – 113,646 miles
  • 2024 – 107,833 miles
  • 2023 – 102,901 miles
  • 2022 – 98,240 miles
  • 2021 – 87,480 miles
  • 2020 – 75,471 miles
  • 2019 – 68,779 miles
  • 2018 – 61,834 miles
  • 2017 – 59,682 miles
  • 2016 – 56,415 miles
  • 2015 – 54,233 miles
  • 2014 – 51,192 miles
  • 2013 – 47,417 miles
  • 2012 – 40,001 miles
  • 2011 – 35,015 miles
  • 2010 – 28,536 miles
  • 2009 – 22,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,816 miles (+1,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,816 miles
    Test number
    930908758818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,646 miles (+5,813)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    322385472088
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,833 miles (+4,932)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    813236255546
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,901 miles (+4,661)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    708444596391
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,240 miles (+10,760)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    952358996266
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,480 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,480 miles
    Test number
    351006147825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,471 miles (+6,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    332708434716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,779 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    545780709858
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise uneven tyre wear off side front inner tyre

  9. Fail68,774 miles (+6,940)2 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,774 miles
    Test number
    170772021564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake fluid not visible drum leaking (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting & out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise uneven tyre wear off side front inner tyre

  10. Pass61,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,834 miles
    Test number
    959999851015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail61,832 miles (+2,150)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    349037796208
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,682 miles (+3,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    362243685128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass56,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,415 miles
    Test number
    570299650078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spare wheel fitted
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer incomplete

  14. Fail56,415 miles (+2,182)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,415 miles
    Test number
    599418011451
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear screen washer incomplete

  15. Pass54,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    246176423120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,233 miles (+3,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    387215949895
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest of the two efforts 37% (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass51,192 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    608542374296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,417 miles (+7,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,417 miles
    Test number
    978996823317
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    266978532310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,001 miles (+4,986)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    217048932325
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,015 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    818975431318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,894 miles (+6,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,894 miles
    Test number
    507508121368
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass28,536 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,536 miles
    Test number
    931555430393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,403 miles
    Test number
    510326639344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XYS

Does LB56 XYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XYS is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XYS?
The MOT on LB56 XYS is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XYS done?
LB56 XYS was recorded at 114,816 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
Has LB56 XYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XYS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 XYS 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 XYS find?
LB56 XYS passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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