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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LB56 XZUMOT history

LB56 XZU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,168 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XZU
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
12 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XZU was last recorded at 99,168 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,168 miles · 8 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,168 miles
  • 2025 – 90,044 miles
  • 2024 – 75,176 miles
  • 2023 – 61,357 miles
  • 2022 – 53,035 miles
  • 2021 – 49,548 miles
  • 2020 – 49,344 miles
  • 2019 – 48,379 miles
  • 2018 – 47,586 miles
  • 2017 – 46,783 miles
  • 2016 – 45,896 miles
  • 2015 – 39,208 miles
  • 2014 – 34,538 miles
  • 2013 – 26,405 miles
  • 2012 – 19,842 miles
  • 2011 – 13,380 miles
  • 2009 – 6,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,168 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cassing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dashboard no fault foundRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,168 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,168 miles
    Test number
    636049433387
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cassing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dashboard no fault found
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail99,168 miles (+9,124)1 dangerous5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,168 miles
    Test number
    441448231191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cassing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dashboard no fault found
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass90,044 miles5 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,044 miles
    Test number
    171709307119
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside & offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside & offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper corner loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp security brackets broken and lamp loose - ON LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit has water inside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen

  4. Fail90,044 miles (+14,868)1 repaired5 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,044 miles
    Test number
    725185650696
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside & offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside & offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper corner loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp security brackets broken and lamp loose - ON LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit has water inside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen

  5. Pass75,176 miles (+13,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,176 miles
    Test number
    603821186627
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,357 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    841020918375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,035 miles (+3,487)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    108224648432
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass49,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    807982222338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail49,548 miles (+204)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    705769409836
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,344 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    301026723349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,379 miles (+793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    114354030340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,586 miles
    Test number
    385323048952
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail47,586 miles (+803)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,586 miles
    Test number
    596099791296
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass46,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    866800383338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished (cracks)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished (cracks)

  15. Fail46,783 miles (+887)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    612199691198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished (cracks)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished (cracks)

  16. Pass45,896 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    158789702939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,710 miles
    Test number
    881692898939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

  18. Fail41,710 miles (+2,502)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,710 miles
    Test number
    632889473493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

  19. Pass39,208 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,208 miles
    Test number
    306650415055
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail39,208 miles (+4,670)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,208 miles
    Test number
    419210315035
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail34,538 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    569045814028
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass34,538 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    895215814029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,405 miles (+6,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,405 miles
    Test number
    589443823006
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass19,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,842 miles
    Test number
    728876022033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,841 miles (+6,461)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,841 miles
    Test number
    857786222012
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass13,380 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,380 miles
    Test number
    337753311070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass6,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    6,462 miles
    Test number
    652409229351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XZU

Does LB56 XZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XZU is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XZU?
The MOT on LB56 XZU is valid until 10 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 XZU done?
LB56 XZU was recorded at 99,168 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,548 miles a year.
Has LB56 XZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XZU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XZU 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 XZU find?
LB56 XZU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror; offside front direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked, and 9 more.

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