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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 ZXEMOT history

LB56 ZXE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,782 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZXE
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
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZXE was last recorded at 79,782 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,512 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,270 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,782 miles
  • 2025 – 72,512 miles
  • 2024 – 67,180 miles
  • 2023 – 63,751 miles
  • 2022 – 58,796 miles
  • 2021 – 56,624 miles
  • 2020 – 53,834 miles
  • 2019 – 50,278 miles
  • 2018 – 48,170 miles
  • 2017 – 44,510 miles
  • 2016 – 39,197 miles
  • 2015 – 34,701 miles
  • 2014 – 31,196 miles
  • 2013 – 27,675 miles
  • 2012 – 24,339 miles
  • 2011 – 20,357 miles
  • 2010 – 13,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,782 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,782 miles (+7,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    405764994840
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    155668524266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,512 miles (+5,332)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    946236267935
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,180 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,180 miles
    Test number
    334919124576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,751 miles (+4,955)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    463942918091
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass58,796 miles (+2,172)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    675386061905
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,624 miles (+2,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    329337988772
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear Shock Absorbers are starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass53,834 miles (+3,556)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,834 miles
    Test number
    630520456513
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv gaiter slight tear

  9. Pass50,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    158474258392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,278 miles (+2,108)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    369221393127
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass48,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    266724321481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,170 miles (+3,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    993960995061
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

  13. Pass44,510 miles (+5,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    385650101591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,197 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    811037753476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,701 miles (+3,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,701 miles
    Test number
    166394845446
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass31,196 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    468138044075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,675 miles (+3,336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,675 miles
    Test number
    467386643085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass24,339 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,339 miles
    Test number
    865738542075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,357 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,357 miles
    Test number
    139985321487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,462 miles
    Test number
    302425100025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ZXE

Does LB56 ZXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ZXE is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZXE?
The MOT on LB56 ZXE is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ZXE done?
LB56 ZXE was recorded at 79,782 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZXE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZXE 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 ZXE find?
LB56 ZXE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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