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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 XYXMOT history

LB56 XYX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
62,684 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XYX
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
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XYX was last recorded at 62,684 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 2,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,905 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,779 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 62,684 miles
  • 2023 – 59,905 miles
  • 2022 – 50,053 miles
  • 2021 – 47,291 miles
  • 2020 – 46,598 miles
  • 2019 – 45,267 miles
  • 2018 – 41,248 miles
  • 2017 – 38,591 miles
  • 2016 – 36,281 miles
  • 2015 – 34,227 miles
  • 2014 – 32,001 miles
  • 2013 – 29,432 miles
  • 2012 – 27,097 miles
  • 2011 – 23,068 miles
  • 2010 – 19,740 miles
  • 2009 – 14,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,684 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,684 miles (+2,779)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    701437781099
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    772584813690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,905 miles (+9,852)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    753174467776
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure backrest (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  4. Pass50,053 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    763699781116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail50,049 miles (+2,758)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    167646055394
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass47,291 miles (+693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    847699745553
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts slow to return [o/s and n/s]
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of rear axle
    • AdvisorySlight cracking of n/s track rod end boot and o/s/f lower ball joint boot

  7. Pass46,598 miles (+1,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    460601094402
    • AdvisoryN/s/r door difficult to open
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts slow to return
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration of o/s headlamp pattern

  8. Pass45,267 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    911167369629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail45,267 miles (+4,019)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    763766591725
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    137902108845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail41,248 miles (+2,657)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    535227074157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass38,591 miles (+2,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    881812050603
    • AdvisoryRear tyres lightly perished

  13. Pass36,281 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    924342846190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    561505554426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewalls perished - no cords visible.

  15. Fail34,223 miles (+2,222)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    706680280922
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed . (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewalls perished - no cords visible.

  16. Pass32,001 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    738741754310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,432 miles (+2,335)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    135467133362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked slightly - no cords visible

  18. Pass27,097 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,097 miles
    Test number
    888232452341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass23,068 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,068 miles
    Test number
    488229641431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,066 miles (+3,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,066 miles
    Test number
    735508941316
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass19,740 miles (+5,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,740 miles
    Test number
    184030750325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass14,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,314 miles
    Test number
    544056239305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XYX

Does LB56 XYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XYX expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XYX?
The MOT on LB56 XYX expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XYX done?
LB56 XYX was recorded at 62,684 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has LB56 XYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XYX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 XYX 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 XYX find?
LB56 XYX passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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