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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 YAEMOT history

LB56 YAE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
130,081 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YAE was last recorded at 130,081 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 9,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,640 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9,441 miles
Average per year
8,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,081 miles
  • 2023 – 120,640 miles
  • 2022 – 112,693 miles
  • 2021 – 104,921 miles
  • 2020 – 101,937 miles
  • 2019 – 96,441 miles
  • 2017 – 86,766 miles
  • 2016 – 69,660 miles
  • 2014 – 57,949 miles
  • 2013 – 42,727 miles
  • 2012 – 31,900 miles
  • 2011 – 23,420 miles
  • 2010 – 13,312 miles
  • 2009 – 7,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Front, flexible joint slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fluid reservoir to rack, pipe corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (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.

  • Exhaust noisy Exhaust flexible joint (front) slightly damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,081 miles
    Test number
    147087630439
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Front, flexible joint slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fluid reservoir to rack, pipe corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail130,081 miles (+9,441)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,081 miles
    Test number
    809266873243
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Front, flexible joint slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fluid reservoir to rack, pipe corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass120,640 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,640 miles
    Test number
    926362881357
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Exhaust flexible joint (front) slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside & offside. Service brake grabbing slightly. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside, worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fluid reservoir to rack, pipe corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail120,640 miles (+7,947)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,640 miles
    Test number
    201605509754
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Exhaust flexible joint (front) slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside & offside. Service brake grabbing slightly. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside, worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fluid reservoir to rack, pipe corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass112,693 miles (+7,772)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,693 miles
    Test number
    102882336470
    • AdvisoryExhaust front to rear. Pitted / corroding.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Exhaust flexible joint (front) slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside, lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside, corroded. Slightly noisy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fluid reservoir to rack, pipe corroding. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly Both nearside & offside. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside & offside. Dated 2014. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass104,921 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    417171594748
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen stone chip, contained within 40 mm in diameter.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system pitting / corroding. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer driveshaft boot / gaiter starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing. Tread depth low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail104,921 miles (+2,984)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    706228794395
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen stone chip, contained within 40 mm in diameter.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system pitting / corroding. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer driveshaft boot / gaiter starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing. Tread depth low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass101,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    634939173522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,936 miles (+5,495)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    819134578718
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass96,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    793943204371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,441 miles (+9,675)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    764624320745
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass86,766 miles (+8,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    566025388023
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass78,313 miles (+8,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,313 miles
    Test number
    369047959121
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass69,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    436283954453
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail69,660 miles (+11,711)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    999471598605
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass57,949 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    958927554352
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail57,949 miles (+15,222)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    448726654466
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass42,727 miles (+10,827)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    886907343345
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass31,900 miles (+8,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,900 miles
    Test number
    326405252395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,420 miles (+10,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,420 miles
    Test number
    158776151313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,312 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,312 miles
    Test number
    450494840327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,289 miles
    Test number
    632293449365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YAE

Does LB56 YAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YAE expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YAE?
The MOT on LB56 YAE expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YAE done?
LB56 YAE was recorded at 130,081 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 8,647 miles a year.
Has LB56 YAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YAE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 YAE 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 YAE find?
LB56 YAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy front, flexible joint slightly damaged.; oil leak, but not excessive engine sump.; power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged fluid reservoir to rack, pipe corroding..

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