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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

X56 LRTMOT history

X56 LRT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 133,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

X56 LRT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,540 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 LRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 LRT was last recorded at 133,540 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,691 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,849 miles
Average per year
3,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,540 miles
  • 2025 – 131,691 miles
  • 2024 – 129,861 miles
  • 2023 – 127,455 miles
  • 2022 – 125,112 miles
  • 2021 – 123,350 miles
  • 2020 – 123,135 miles
  • 2019 – 122,417 miles
  • 2018 – 121,566 miles
  • 2017 – 120,574 miles
  • 2016 – 119,197 miles
  • 2015 – 117,210 miles
  • 2014 – 115,939 miles
  • 2013 – 113,877 miles
  • 2012 – 109,970 miles
  • 2011 – 95,581 miles
  • 2009 – 88,798 miles
  • 2008 – 77,626 miles
  • 2007 – 75,303 miles
  • 2006 – 67,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,540 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,540 miles (+1,849)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,540 miles
    Test number
    656208217469
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,691 miles (+77)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,691 miles
    Test number
    108796398036
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail131,614 miles6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,614 miles
    Test number
    149753768583
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail131,614 miles (+1,753)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,614 miles
    Test number
    971278496016
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass129,861 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,861 miles
    Test number
    717596678756
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail129,795 miles (+2,340)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,795 miles
    Test number
    666760737714
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,455 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,455 miles
    Test number
    953992172573
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass125,112 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,112 miles
    Test number
    419675883157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass123,350 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,350 miles
    Test number
    108326543963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,341 miles (+206)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,341 miles
    Test number
    303154432126
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass123,135 miles (+718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,135 miles
    Test number
    342341297771
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass122,417 miles (+851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,417 miles
    Test number
    604814764800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass121,566 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,566 miles
    Test number
    231659388829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,574 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,574 miles
    Test number
    342446555259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,197 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    339656501293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,210 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,210 miles
    Test number
    357389055049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,939 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,939 miles
    Test number
    706611684030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,938 miles (+2,061)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    877310384094
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass113,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,877 miles
    Test number
    888936463089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,877 miles (+3,907)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,877 miles
    Test number
    146260363436
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass109,970 miles (+195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,970 miles
    Test number
    446584942051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail109,775 miles (+1,081)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,775 miles
    Test number
    868460742001
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Fail108,694 miles (+13,113)1 dangerous13 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    929700822056
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust not fully supported
    • NoteFront roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteNoise n/s front

  24. Pass95,581 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    687089721057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,798 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,798 miles
    Test number
    672015039344
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail88,797 miles (+4,600)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    112344439377
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass84,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    270564039000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail84,197 miles (+6,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    481604139091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass77,626 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    603526448000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass75,303 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    392465227147
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to off side outer sill
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  31. Fail75,303 miles (+7,434)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    810175627133
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage to off side outer sill
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  32. Pass67,869 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    504850616166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail67,477 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    340926876043
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres featheringon inner edges

Questions about X56 LRT

Does X56 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 LRT is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 LRT?
The MOT on X56 LRT is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 LRT done?
X56 LRT was recorded at 133,540 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,321 miles a year.
Has X56 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 LRT has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X56 LRT 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 X56 LRT find?
X56 LRT passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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