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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LX56 RWEMOT history

LX56 RWE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LX56 RWE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,568 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RWE
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 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RWE was last recorded at 97,568 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 9,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,598 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,970 miles
Average per year
4,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,568 miles
  • 2025 – 87,598 miles
  • 2024 – 86,824 miles
  • 2023 – 86,681 miles
  • 2022 – 84,412 miles
  • 2021 – 80,710 miles
  • 2020 – 78,427 miles
  • 2019 – 75,429 miles
  • 2018 – 72,920 miles
  • 2017 – 68,455 miles
  • 2016 – 64,199 miles
  • 2015 – 59,422 miles
  • 2014 – 54,180 miles
  • 2013 – 50,316 miles
  • 2012 – 43,813 miles
  • 2011 – 36,109 miles
  • 2010 – 29,394 miles
  • 2009 – 22,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,568 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,568 miles (+9,970)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    508381093126
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,598 miles (+34)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    371927173761
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail87,564 miles (+740)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    942661870407
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From intake hose of fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,824 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    348278245863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    549981083843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,677 miles (+2,265)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    213528591718
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    175237226304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,412 miles (+3,702)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    824417524210
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,710 miles (+2,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,710 miles
    Test number
    281408069857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,427 miles (+2,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,427 miles
    Test number
    627851693090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,429 miles (+2,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    893624406048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass72,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    770763126537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail72,920 miles (+4,465)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    825895410822
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass68,455 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,455 miles
    Test number
    161472248050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,199 miles (+4,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,199 miles
    Test number
    945700923584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    448602085195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,422 miles (+5,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    677912085175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass54,180 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    206217374411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,316 miles (+6,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    685689713205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,813 miles
    Test number
    185508622216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail43,813 miles (+7,704)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,813 miles
    Test number
    267488222234
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,109 miles (+6,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    479804421223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass29,394 miles (+7,258)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,394 miles
    Test number
    741184520260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake

  24. Pass22,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,136 miles
    Test number
    312011439297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX56 RWE

Does LX56 RWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RWE is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RWE?
The MOT on LX56 RWE is valid until 5 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 RWE done?
LX56 RWE was recorded at 97,568 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 4,470 miles a year.
Has LX56 RWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RWE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX56 RWE 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 RWE find?
LX56 RWE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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