
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
LX56 RVNMOT history
LX56 RVN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 78,231 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 RVN
- 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 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 RVN was last recorded at 78,231 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,224 miles · 21 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 4,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,231 miles
- 2025 – 72,567 miles
- 2024 – 65,763 miles
- 2022 – 64,482 miles
- 2021 – 61,883 miles
- 2020 – 58,146 miles
- 2019 – 53,443 miles
- 2018 – 48,725 miles
- 2017 – 44,091 miles
- 2016 – 38,603 miles
- 2015 – 32,924 miles
- 2014 – 27,510 miles
- 2013 – 21,845 miles
- 2012 – 15,286 miles
- 2011 – 13,263 miles
- 2010 – 10,877 miles
- 2009 – 8,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,231 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 78,231 miles
- Test number
- 243295500729
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,224 miles (+5,657)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,224 miles
- Test number
- 757128884893
- DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
- 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 Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,567 miles (+6,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 72,567 miles
- Test number
- 147332423070
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,763 miles (+1,281)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 65,763 miles
- Test number
- 178041850389
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,482 miles (+2,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 64,482 miles
- Test number
- 154267351514
- AdvisorySlightly oil smudge under tray
Pass61,883 miles (+3,737)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 61,883 miles
- Test number
- 904633862425
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,146 miles
- Test number
- 807882158407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,146 miles (+4,703)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,146 miles
- Test number
- 788359113825
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass53,443 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 53,443 miles
- Test number
- 892985607440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,441 miles (+4,716)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,441 miles
- Test number
- 104560316189
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass48,725 miles (+4,634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 48,725 miles
- Test number
- 280505844460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,091 miles (+5,488)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 44,091 miles
- Test number
- 469299345586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 38,603 miles
- Test number
- 602353373785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,603 miles (+5,679)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,603 miles
- Test number
- 639693945572
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass32,924 miles (+5,414)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 32,924 miles
- Test number
- 727055695158
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,510 miles (+5,665)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 27,510 miles
- Test number
- 455446604288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,845 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 21,845 miles
- Test number
- 318371913224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,286 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 15,286 miles
- Test number
- 158264212283
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail13,263 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,263 miles
- Test number
- 185104441273
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteUnable to fully examine parts of fuel system and parts of braking system because of fitted undertrays and covers
Pass13,263 miles (+2,386)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 13,263 miles
- Test number
- 928534641220
- NoteUnable to fully examine parts of fuel system and parts of braking system because of fitted undertrays and covers
Pass10,877 miles (+2,439)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 10,877 miles
- Test number
- 760906740269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 8,438 miles
- Test number
- 393917249494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX56 RVN
- Does LX56 RVN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RVN is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 RVN?
- The MOT on LX56 RVN is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX56 RVN done?
- LX56 RVN was recorded at 78,231 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
- Has LX56 RVN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 RVN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX56 RVN 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 RVN find?
- LX56 RVN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 1 more.
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