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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LX56 RWUMOT history

LX56 RWU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX56 RWU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,319 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RWU
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 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RWU was last recorded at 108,319 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,261 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
5,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,319 miles
  • 2025 – 103,584 miles
  • 2024 – 97,020 miles
  • 2023 – 92,860 miles
  • 2022 – 87,302 miles
  • 2021 – 82,191 miles
  • 2020 – 77,577 miles
  • 2019 – 72,265 miles
  • 2018 – 68,564 miles
  • 2017 – 63,826 miles
  • 2016 – 59,248 miles
  • 2015 – 54,974 miles
  • 2014 – 50,557 miles
  • 2013 – 45,630 miles
  • 2012 – 40,460 miles
  • 2011 – 35,232 miles
  • 2010 – 27,918 miles
  • 2009 – 19,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,319 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,319 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,319 miles
    Test number
    571848829451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail108,261 miles (+4,677)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    554799364378
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass103,584 miles (+6,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    838660499014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,020 miles
    Test number
    783708667088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail97,020 miles (+4,160)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,020 miles
    Test number
    579231022904
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,860 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    803649334819
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex slight damage/leak
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door handle slightly damaged/stiff still functioning

  7. Fail92,860 miles (+15)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    306720330572
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex slight damage/leak
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail92,845 miles (+5,543)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    528404764941
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass87,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    978439608060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,302 miles (+5,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    119467731283
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass82,191 miles (+4,614)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,191 miles
    Test number
    126611971457
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    156214606755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,577 miles (+5,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    123087023644
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass72,265 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    977443412784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,564 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    494235325809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass63,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    793488387908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,826 miles (+4,578)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    186810715395
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass59,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    588552860609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,248 miles (+4,274)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    495085693791
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass54,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    879947149152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail54,974 miles (+4,417)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    236821191645
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,557 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    168477264270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    306370373431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail45,630 miles (+5,170)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    915520573292
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass40,460 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    838969462292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,232 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,232 miles
    Test number
    896216461261
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  27. Fail35,231 miles (+7,313)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,231 miles
    Test number
    889684961218
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  28. Pass27,918 miles (+7,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,918 miles
    Test number
    172466260211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass19,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,938 miles
    Test number
    693151579233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 RWU

Does LX56 RWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RWU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RWU?
The MOT on LX56 RWU is valid until 29 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 RWU done?
LX56 RWU was recorded at 108,319 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,199 miles a year.
Has LX56 RWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RWU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 RWU 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 RWU find?
LX56 RWU passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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