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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 XYUMOT history

LB56 XYU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,708 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XYU was last recorded at 91,708 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,027 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,681 miles
Average per year
4,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,708 miles
  • 2024 – 88,027 miles
  • 2023 – 83,825 miles
  • 2022 – 79,465 miles
  • 2021 – 75,023 miles
  • 2020 – 71,035 miles
  • 2019 – 66,835 miles
  • 2018 – 61,728 miles
  • 2017 – 56,614 miles
  • 2016 – 52,712 miles
  • 2015 – 48,872 miles
  • 2014 – 44,704 miles
  • 2013 – 40,527 miles
  • 2012 – 36,014 miles
  • 2011 – 29,646 miles
  • 2010 – 24,414 miles
  • 2009 – 17,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,708 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,708 miles (+3,681)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    444670446023
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,027 miles (+4,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,027 miles
    Test number
    238995190172
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,825 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,825 miles
    Test number
    634671393237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,465 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    408210804366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,023 miles (+3,988)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    906844945937
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,035 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    983269619779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,835 miles (+5,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    745159272833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,728 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    603506320829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,614 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    139376368004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,712 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    914798951654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,872 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,872 miles
    Test number
    412959139135
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear lower suspension arm (rear bushes)

  12. Pass44,704 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,704 miles
    Test number
    499884114361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,527 miles (+4,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    806365013361
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

  14. Pass36,014 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    557669512365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,646 miles (+5,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,646 miles
    Test number
    969590921361
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,414 miles (+6,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    174960850318
    • 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)

  17. Pass17,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,987 miles
    Test number
    161410959347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XYU

Does LB56 XYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XYU is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XYU?
The MOT on LB56 XYU is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XYU done?
LB56 XYU was recorded at 91,708 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
Has LB56 XYU ever failed its MOT?
No. LB56 XYU has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB56 XYU 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 XYU find?
LB56 XYU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; 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, and 3 more.

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