Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc
LB56 XYWMOT history
LB56 XYW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,393 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 76,393 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 XYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 4 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 XYW was last recorded at 76,393 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,393 miles · 25 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,393 miles
- 2025 – 72,165 miles
- 2024 – 69,603 miles
- 2023 – 65,889 miles
- 2022 – 63,494 miles
- 2021 – 56,594 miles
- 2020 – 53,563 miles
- 2019 – 49,295 miles
- 2018 – 42,311 miles
- 2017 – 36,970 miles
- 2016 – 29,371 miles
- 2015 – 24,881 miles
- 2014 – 18,965 miles
- 2013 – 13,002 miles
- 2012 – 7,714 miles
- 2011 – 6,934 miles
- 2009 – 5,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,393 miles
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryEngine rattleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,393 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 76,393 miles
- Test number
- 949227202690
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine rattle
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail76,393 miles (+4,228)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,393 miles
- Test number
- 922796467521
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine rattle
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass72,165 miles (+2,562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 72,165 miles
- Test number
- 413202591751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp weak
Pass69,603 miles (+367)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 69,603 miles
- Test number
- 700024541771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,236 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 69,236 miles
- Test number
- 510417355810
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail69,236 miles (+3,347)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,236 miles
- Test number
- 975224908697
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass65,889 miles (+2,395)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 65,889 miles
- Test number
- 496615500932
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass63,494 miles (+6,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 63,494 miles
- Test number
- 582226849008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass56,594 miles (+3,031)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 56,594 miles
- Test number
- 718989122555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,563 miles (+4,268)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 53,563 miles
- Test number
- 343164258682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,295 miles (+6,984)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,295 miles
- Test number
- 620891600516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,311 miles (+5,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 42,311 miles
- Test number
- 377915976570
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge but still legal (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,970 miles (+7,599)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 36,970 miles
- Test number
- 754881251702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,371 miles (+4,490)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 29,371 miles
- Test number
- 892702078342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,881 miles (+5,916)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 24,881 miles
- Test number
- 285402335435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,965 miles (+5,963)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 18,965 miles
- Test number
- 768574534184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,002 miles (+5,288)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 13,002 miles
- Test number
- 668635333133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,714 miles (+780)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 7,714 miles
- Test number
- 117043242194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,934 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 6,934 miles
- Test number
- 999462411041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 5,362 miles
- Test number
- 683131759384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,362 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,362 miles
- Test number
- 331761059317
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about LB56 XYW
- Does LB56 XYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XYW is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 XYW?
- The MOT on LB56 XYW is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 XYW done?
- LB56 XYW was recorded at 76,393 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,255 miles a year.
- Has LB56 XYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 XYW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 XYW 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 XYW find?
- LB56 XYW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.
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