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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

L56 TDUMOT history

L56 TDU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 104,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
104,104 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 TDU was last recorded at 104,104 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2022: 44,650 miles, lower than 87,537 miles on 28 May 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,095 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,104 miles
  • 2024 – 101,980 miles
  • 2023 – 99,196 miles
  • 2022 – 44,650 miles
  • 2021 – 87,537 miles
  • 2020 – 86,319 miles
  • 2019 – 82,837 miles
  • 2018 – 79,308 miles
  • 2017 – 76,008 miles
  • 2016 – 73,598 miles
  • 2015 – 71,282 miles
  • 2014 – 68,988 miles
  • 2013 – 66,712 miles
  • 2012 – 63,781 miles
  • 2011 – 62,120 miles
  • 2010 – 59,167 miles
  • 2009 – 56,293 miles
  • 2008 – 52,770 miles
  • 2007 – 49,061 miles
  • 2006 – 45,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,104 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,104 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    607745776940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail104,095 miles (+2,115)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,095 miles
    Test number
    494239035012
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,980 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    909968737864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail101,973 miles (+2,777)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,973 miles
    Test number
    333672718277
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of front brake flexi (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust gas leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Causing it to bubble (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear where it joins to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly rubbed on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,196 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    632231048153
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inside wall rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail99,196 miles (+54,546)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    650849887461
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inside wall rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass44,650 miles (-42,887)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    965268017945
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly leaking from centre pipe
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion to o/s/r floor pan and gommet missing

  8. Pass87,537 miles (+1,218)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    355450056326
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass86,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,319 miles
    Test number
    504244960567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt locked

  10. Fail86,319 miles (+3,482)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,319 miles
    Test number
    584700322209
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt locked

  11. Pass82,837 miles (+3,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,837 miles
    Test number
    381058983469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    384732019160
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat tilt inoperative seat is locked in up right position

  13. Fail79,308 miles (+3,300)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    730285291272
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat tilt inoperative seat is locked in up right position

  14. Pass76,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    781549664338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat tilt inop seat back locked in placed

  15. Fail76,008 miles (+2,410)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    845513706883
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat tilt inop seat back locked in placed

  16. Pass73,598 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,598 miles
    Test number
    525502587650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail73,593 miles (+2,311)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    698532872828
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail punctured

  18. Pass71,282 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    788479615054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    116100824423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,988 miles (+2,276)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    288440024077
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    285365223097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,712 miles (+2,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    156364323072
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass63,781 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,781 miles
    Test number
    748856622006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,120 miles
    Test number
    146770221459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,120 miles (+2,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,120 miles
    Test number
    626820621018
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  26. Pass59,167 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    633432720008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass56,293 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,293 miles
    Test number
    782643619006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,770 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    274025018014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    171129317426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail49,061 miles (+3,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    453339817069
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass45,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    124276706029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L56 TDU

Does L56 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 TDU expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 TDU?
The MOT on L56 TDU expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 TDU done?
L56 TDU was recorded at 104,104 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 3,020 miles a year.
Has L56 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 TDU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L56 TDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L56 TDU find?
L56 TDU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; underside of vehicle corroded.

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