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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

LB56 XZWMOT history

LB56 XZW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,494 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XZW was last recorded at 101,494 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,330 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
4,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,494 miles
  • 2025 – 100,330 miles
  • 2024 – 96,572 miles
  • 2023 – 95,036 miles
  • 2022 – 94,054 miles
  • 2021 – 93,771 miles
  • 2020 – 93,294 miles
  • 2019 – 91,578 miles
  • 2018 – 89,442 miles
  • 2017 – 86,419 miles
  • 2016 – 77,445 miles
  • 2015 – 68,734 miles
  • 2014 – 59,178 miles
  • 2013 – 51,010 miles
  • 2012 – 44,788 miles
  • 2011 – 41,806 miles
  • 2010 – 38,942 miles
  • 2009 – 34,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,494 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight split both front outer CV rubbers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,494 miles (+1,164)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,494 miles
    Test number
    327478522516
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,330 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,330 miles
    Test number
    357280276640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight split both front outer CV rubbers

  3. Fail100,311 miles (+3,739)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,311 miles
    Test number
    828171546909
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low nearside
    • AdvisorySlight split both front outer CV rubbers

  4. Pass96,572 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    719077273276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,036 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,036 miles
    Test number
    365378522250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,054 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    164785438527
    • AdvisorySlight split n/s outer cv rubber

  7. Pass93,771 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    426211357296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,294 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    698162949662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    181626973544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,578 miles (+2,136)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    485088451968
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    676474345282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,442 miles (+3,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    885127876141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass86,419 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,419 miles
    Test number
    906540954154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    280877678447
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  15. Fail77,445 miles (+8,711)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    287498412953
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working DIP BEAM (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  16. Pass68,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    788470815046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail68,734 miles (+9,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    779939205009
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,178 miles (+8,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,178 miles
    Test number
    138643004403
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass51,010 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    978464903008
    • DangerousHead restraint missing from passenger front seat

  20. Fail51,010 miles (+6,222)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    575934403008
    • DangerousHead restraint missing from passenger front seat
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAir intake pipe in engine bay not attached to air filter box

  21. Pass44,788 miles (+2,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    167273002471
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty and slightly worn

  22. Pass41,806 miles (+2,864)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,806 miles
    Test number
    165043981430
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

  23. Pass38,942 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    422094080056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.

  24. Fail38,942 miles (+4,003)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    564653680074
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.

  25. Pass34,939 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    643128229340
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Questions about LB56 XZW

Does LB56 XZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XZW is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XZW?
The MOT on LB56 XZW is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XZW done?
LB56 XZW was recorded at 101,494 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,130 miles a year.
Has LB56 XZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XZW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XZW 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 XZW find?
LB56 XZW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, and 2 more.

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