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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LX56 RVLMOT history

LX56 RVL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LX56 RVL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,270 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RVL was last recorded at 104,270 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 9,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,966 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,304 miles
Average per year
4,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,270 miles
  • 2025 – 94,966 miles
  • 2024 – 86,555 miles
  • 2022 – 84,461 miles
  • 2021 – 80,987 miles
  • 2020 – 78,408 miles
  • 2019 – 76,422 miles
  • 2018 – 71,873 miles
  • 2017 – 67,476 miles
  • 2016 – 62,833 miles
  • 2015 – 58,885 miles
  • 2014 – 55,581 miles
  • 2013 – 50,970 miles
  • 2012 – 45,679 miles
  • 2011 – 40,061 miles
  • 2010 – 34,448 miles
  • 2009 – 26,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,270 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,270 miles (+9,304)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    391130751664
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass94,966 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    650430866448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    807321914571
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perishing
  4. Fail86,555 miles (+2,094)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    495084027636
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perishing
  5. Pass84,461 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    893597756452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,987 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    489296566674
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass78,408 miles (+1,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    577466115428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,422 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    736336070186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,873 miles (+4,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,873 miles
    Test number
    950411586999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    716351979044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail67,476 miles (+4,643)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    698958832787
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass62,833 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    473716231406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail62,728 miles (+3,843)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    937277892149
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass58,885 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    271172405993
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn very low on inside edge
  15. Pass55,581 miles (+4,611)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    376310984265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note185 60 14
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to distort
  16. Pass50,970 miles (+5,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    496667273271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass45,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    527266182245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,679 miles (+5,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    638604882285
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass40,061 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    605620651249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,448 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,448 miles
    Test number
    440877840280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    543715029264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 RVL

Does LX56 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RVL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RVL?
The MOT on LX56 RVL is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 RVL done?
LX56 RVL was recorded at 104,270 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
Has LX56 RVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RVL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LX56 RVL 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 LX56 RVL find?
LX56 RVL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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