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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB56 ZXNMOT history

LB56 ZXN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
77,768 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ZXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ZXN was last recorded at 77,768 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,764 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,768 miles
  • 2023 – 71,819 miles
  • 2021 – 62,979 miles
  • 2020 – 57,110 miles
  • 2019 – 51,900 miles
  • 2018 – 49,006 miles
  • 2017 – 45,414 miles
  • 2016 – 38,762 miles
  • 2015 – 33,057 miles
  • 2014 – 29,425 miles
  • 2013 – 23,671 miles
  • 2012 – 18,134 miles
  • 2011 – 15,598 miles
  • 2010 – 12,384 miles
  • 2009 – 7,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,768 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,768 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    176170616269
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,764 miles (+5,945)1 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    245820282159
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass71,819 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    408814463866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail71,816 miles (+8,837)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    769535761052
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror glass/frame (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    464578852535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail62,979 miles (+5,869)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    642395744121
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long

  7. Pass57,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    436750218941
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn.

  8. Fail57,106 miles (+5,206)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    881209137001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn.

  9. Pass51,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    659791925917
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail51,896 miles (+2,890)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    831800512899
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass49,006 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    903371249626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    830681944911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,414 miles (+6,652)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    272495890350
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass38,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    770301975306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Fail38,762 miles (+5,705)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    958101796987
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass33,057 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    224416598348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,051 miles (+3,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    145751475094
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass29,425 miles (+5,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    405948134394
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass23,671 miles (+5,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    479074253351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass18,134 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,134 miles
    Test number
    889407952350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,598 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    15,598 miles
    Test number
    315550951341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,384 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,384 miles
    Test number
    932904950326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,461 miles
    Test number
    482138629403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ZXN

Does LB56 ZXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ZXN expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ZXN?
The MOT on LB56 ZXN expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ZXN done?
LB56 ZXN was recorded at 77,768 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 4,873 miles a year.
Has LB56 ZXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ZXN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 ZXN 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 ZXN find?
LB56 ZXN passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear lower position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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