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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 FBBMOT history

LD56 FBB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

LD56 FBB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
103,020 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FBB was last recorded at 103,020 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 8,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,311 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,709 miles
Average per year
5,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,020 miles
  • 2022 – 88,789 miles
  • 2021 – 86,325 miles
  • 2020 – 82,519 miles
  • 2019 – 74,276 miles
  • 2018 – 65,964 miles
  • 2017 – 62,857 miles
  • 2016 – 60,190 miles
  • 2014 – 56,823 miles
  • 2013 – 51,815 miles
  • 2012 – 42,977 miles
  • 2011 – 33,486 miles
  • 2010 – 27,030 miles
  • 2009 – 20,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryN/s front steering/suspension slight play

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 Rear perished dot code 2306

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm also cracked (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    254948459219
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryN/s front steering/suspension slight play
  2. Fail103,020 miles (+8,709)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    402372435136
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryN/s front steering/suspension slight play
  3. Pass94,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,311 miles
    Test number
    534730036335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,311 miles (+5,522)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,311 miles
    Test number
    480238260517
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass88,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    281855005017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,789 miles (+2,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    698402207471
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass86,325 miles (+3,794)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,325 miles
    Test number
    118813256601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c/v boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexyible brake hose's perishing
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryLong travel handbrake
  8. Pass82,531 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    392876638572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,519 miles (+8,243)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,519 miles
    Test number
    489813523470
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape and worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass74,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    191923446667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape suspect worn shocker
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail74,276 miles (+8,312)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    741623931945
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape suspect worn shocker
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass65,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    355965914933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished dot code 2306
  13. Fail65,964 miles (+3,107)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    472016060484
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working wrong bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished dot code 2306
  14. Pass62,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    732365112770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm also cracked (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail62,857 miles (+2,667)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    474388778639
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm also cracked (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass60,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    592681409866
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
  17. Fail60,190 miles (+3,367)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    178850189276
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
  18. Pass56,823 miles (+5,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,823 miles
    Test number
    735917344359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass51,815 miles (+8,838)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    828047653339
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  20. Pass42,977 miles (+9,491)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    768022652358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  21. Pass33,486 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    235080061221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,030 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    122373440204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    683205659237
    • NoteParking brake lever travel is high

Questions about LD56 FBB

Does LD56 FBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 FBB expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FBB?
The MOT on LD56 FBB expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 FBB done?
LD56 FBB was recorded at 103,020 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 5,400 miles a year.
Has LD56 FBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FBB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 FBB 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 LD56 FBB find?
LD56 FBB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: fuel cap seal perished; n/s front steering/suspension slight play.

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