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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 YBAMOT history

LB56 YBA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
123,975 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YBA was last recorded at 123,975 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 11,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,922 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
11,053 miles
Average per year
7,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,975 miles
  • 2023 – 112,922 miles
  • 2022 – 97,243 miles
  • 2021 – 79,833 miles
  • 2020 – 60,676 miles
  • 2019 – 48,140 miles
  • 2018 – 38,371 miles
  • 2017 – 35,288 miles
  • 2016 – 30,248 miles
  • 2015 – 25,817 miles
  • 2014 – 21,680 miles
  • 2013 – 20,027 miles
  • 2012 – 17,854 miles
  • 2011 – 14,699 miles
  • 2010 – 11,505 miles
  • 2009 – 9,599 miles
  • 2008 – 2,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,975 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,975 miles (+11,053)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,975 miles
    Test number
    412340391203
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,922 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,922 miles
    Test number
    619562466102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail112,918 miles (+15,675)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    428172798097
    • DangerousNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass97,243 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    526396908323
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail97,243 miles (+17,410)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    361062104623
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass79,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    471641406045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,833 miles (+19,157)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    221447648237
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    775522734457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,676 miles (+12,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    396485037991
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass48,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    838390145339
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted; 2 x rear, 1 x n/s/f
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail48,140 miles (+9,769)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    453881695364
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted; 2 x rear, 1 x n/s/f
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass38,371 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    335778617274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,288 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,288 miles
    Test number
    240386663017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,248 miles
    Test number
    964919131690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,248 miles (+4,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,248 miles
    Test number
    275092726282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass25,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    146178982981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,817 miles (+4,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    685119934437
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass21,680 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,680 miles
    Test number
    875424804343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,027 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,027 miles
    Test number
    839951443394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,854 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,854 miles
    Test number
    687941042317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,699 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,699 miles
    Test number
    529302141388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,505 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,505 miles
    Test number
    652199540384
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass9,599 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    9,599 miles
    Test number
    770531449321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    2,382 miles
    Test number
    761652098222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YBA

Does LB56 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YBA expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YBA?
The MOT on LB56 YBA expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YBA done?
LB56 YBA was recorded at 123,975 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 7,714 miles a year.
Has LB56 YBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YBA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 YBA 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 YBA find?
LB56 YBA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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