Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
LD56 FBOMOT history
LD56 FBO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,693 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 104,693 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 FBO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 26 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 FBO was last recorded at 104,693 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,339 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,354 miles
- Average per year
- 5,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,693 miles
- 2024 – 102,339 miles
- 2023 – 99,495 miles
- 2022 – 95,677 miles
- 2021 – 89,716 miles
- 2020 – 84,246 miles
- 2018 – 61,883 miles
- 2017 – 54,582 miles
- 2016 – 46,839 miles
- 2015 – 44,352 miles
- 2014 – 42,560 miles
- 2013 – 39,720 miles
- 2012 – 35,747 miles
- 2011 – 31,982 miles
- 2010 – 27,083 miles
- 2009 – 22,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,693 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension parts/rear exhaust box getting very rusty in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front registration plate damaged but readable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake travel slightly high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,693 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 104,693 miles
- Test number
- 359971177494
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension parts/rear exhaust box getting very rusty in places
Fail104,693 miles (+2,354)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,693 miles
- Test number
- 927526972731
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension parts/rear exhaust box getting very rusty in places
Pass102,339 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 102,339 miles
- Test number
- 669424509319
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension parts/rear exhaust box getting very rusty in places
Fail102,339 miles (+2,844)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,339 miles
- Test number
- 541939208788
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension parts/rear exhaust box getting very rusty in places
Pass99,495 miles (+3,818)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 99,495 miles
- Test number
- 845860380938
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryO/s outer cv boot damaged / seeping grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,677 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 95,677 miles
- Test number
- 832705820667
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail95,677 miles (+5,961)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,677 miles
- Test number
- 125003912689
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass89,716 miles (+5,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 89,716 miles
- Test number
- 100706923697
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,246 miles (+2,774)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 84,246 miles
- Test number
- 840034024911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,472 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 81,472 miles
- Test number
- 859645784796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,397 miles (+19,514)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,397 miles
- Test number
- 171961735286
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear 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))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,883 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 61,883 miles
- Test number
- 184553369411
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but readable
- AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly high
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,882 miles (+7,300)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,882 miles
- Test number
- 941232076691
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but readable
- AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly high
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,582 miles
- Test number
- 545665263255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,582 miles (+7,743)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,582 miles
- Test number
- 726920390785
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass46,839 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 46,839 miles
- Test number
- 806842641425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,352 miles (+1,792)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 44,352 miles
- Test number
- 576220207162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,560 miles (+2,840)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 42,560 miles
- Test number
- 346631684276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,720 miles (+3,973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 39,720 miles
- Test number
- 307495313377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,747 miles (+3,765)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 35,747 miles
- Test number
- 729420892278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,982 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,982 miles
- Test number
- 269482891245
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass31,982 miles (+4,899)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 31,982 miles
- Test number
- 499422491213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,083 miles
- Test number
- 191687350282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,083 miles (+4,166)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,083 miles
- Test number
- 844807450202
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail22,917 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,917 miles
- Test number
- 501859659251
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Pass22,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 22,917 miles
- Test number
- 980749959237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD56 FBO
- Does LD56 FBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FBO is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 FBO?
- The MOT on LD56 FBO is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD56 FBO done?
- LD56 FBO was recorded at 104,693 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
- Has LD56 FBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 FBO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD56 FBO 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 FBO find?
- LD56 FBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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