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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 XYYMOT history

LB56 XYY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,998 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XYY was last recorded at 93,998 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,997 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,998 miles
  • 2024 – 87,309 miles
  • 2023 – 83,331 miles
  • 2022 – 78,706 miles
  • 2021 – 75,982 miles
  • 2019 – 67,796 miles
  • 2017 – 66,726 miles
  • 2016 – 65,763 miles
  • 2015 – 57,405 miles
  • 2014 – 48,342 miles
  • 2013 – 41,775 miles
  • 2012 – 36,073 miles
  • 2011 – 29,945 miles
  • 2009 – 20,735 miles
  • 2008 – 13,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,998 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,998 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    673053674461
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail93,997 miles (+6,688)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,997 miles
    Test number
    952955875313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass87,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    876104368775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,308 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,308 miles
    Test number
    349980657845
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass83,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    371005222567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,331 miles (+1,619)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    935143729609
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak on centre joint. (8.2.2.1 (b))

  7. Pass81,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    913924973867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,712 miles (+3,006)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    635130514587
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass78,706 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    296486493612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,698 miles (+2,716)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,698 miles
    Test number
    615003898406
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass75,982 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    606496769355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,981 miles (+8,185)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    716075430678
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass67,796 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    884984038718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,726 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    654568600781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    589243709656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail65,763 miles (+8,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    884526365892
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass57,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    478810875134
    • 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)

  18. Fail57,405 miles (+9,063)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    736858365188
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass48,342 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    109866564045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,775 miles
    Test number
    465478253039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,775 miles (+5,702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,775 miles
    Test number
    818028253058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass36,073 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    257924932045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,945 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,945 miles
    Test number
    896707801031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,735 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,735 miles
    Test number
    344137319375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,138 miles
    Test number
    771824658387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XYY

Does LB56 XYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XYY is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XYY?
The MOT on LB56 XYY is valid until 27 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 XYY done?
LB56 XYY was recorded at 93,998 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,781 miles a year.
Has LB56 XYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XYY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XYY 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 XYY find?
LB56 XYY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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