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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LE56 NVLMOT history

LE56 NVL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

LE56 NVL red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2022
Mileage
159,735 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 NVL was last recorded at 159,735 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 9,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2016: 13,609 miles, lower than 99,049 miles on 6 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,160 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
9,575 miles
Average per year
10,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,735 miles
  • 2020 – 150,160 miles
  • 2019 – 142,465 miles
  • 2018 – 125,380 miles
  • 2017 – 112,464 miles
  • 2016 – 13,609 miles
  • 2015 – 99,049 miles
  • 2014 – 94,390 miles
  • 2013 – 80,670 miles
  • 2012 – 67,321 miles
  • 2011 – 53,669 miles
  • 2010 – 42,298 miles
  • 2009 – 30,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrivers belt housing damaged but does not affect operation
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,735 miles (+9,575)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,735 miles
    Test number
    425512969841
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers belt housing damaged but does not affect operation
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  2. Pass150,160 miles (+7,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,160 miles
    Test number
    512339226928
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR OUTERS (4.3.3 (b))
  3. Pass142,465 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,465 miles
    Test number
    684623012518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail142,236 miles (+16,856)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,236 miles
    Test number
    570372792280
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass125,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,380 miles
    Test number
    884153482120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,380 miles (+12,916)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,380 miles
    Test number
    199764797726
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass112,464 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,464 miles
    Test number
    544796373044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail112,370 miles (+98,761)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    641091820575
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass13,609 miles (-85,440)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    13,609 miles
    Test number
    258268358225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,049 miles
    Test number
    447538815210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,049 miles (+4,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,049 miles
    Test number
    395867215488
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass94,390 miles (+13,720)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,390 miles
    Test number
    757271104341
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBump stops split
    • NoteWipers worn
  13. Pass80,670 miles (+13,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    139935893260
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass67,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,321 miles
    Test number
    877383902366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,321 miles (+13,652)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,321 miles
    Test number
    219729192297
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass53,669 miles (+11,371)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    435364491205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass42,298 miles (+11,408)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    191402490220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,890 miles
    Test number
    140280309366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 NVL

Does LE56 NVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 NVL expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NVL?
The MOT on LE56 NVL expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 NVL done?
LE56 NVL was recorded at 159,735 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 10,604 miles a year.
Has LE56 NVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NVL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LE56 NVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE56 NVL find?
LE56 NVL passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; drivers belt housing damaged but does not affect operation, and 1 more.

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