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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 BSXMOT history

LD56 BSX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LD56 BSX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,600 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BSX was last recorded at 91,600 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,438 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
4,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,600 miles
  • 2024 – 88,438 miles
  • 2023 – 88,175 miles
  • 2022 – 85,830 miles
  • 2021 – 82,961 miles
  • 2020 – 81,865 miles
  • 2019 – 79,287 miles
  • 2018 – 75,930 miles
  • 2017 – 61,392 miles
  • 2016 – 52,220 miles
  • 2015 – 44,066 miles
  • 2013 – 29,104 miles
  • 2012 – 24,756 miles
  • 2011 – 22,682 miles
  • 2010 – 19,949 miles
  • 2009 – 16,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear brake noisey in operation further attention advised

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,600 miles (+3,162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,600 miles
    Test number
    447066364914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass88,438 miles (+263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    933976699191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise to repair. (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass88,175 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,175 miles
    Test number
    563312052841
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail88,164 miles (+2,334)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    398847700350
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve joint broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi' split / blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass85,830 miles (+2,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    398850569401
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi' splitting .. (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass82,961 miles (+1,096)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    704877814619
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top 'dust' cover.... (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi' pipe area.... (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chip centre area....
  7. Pass81,865 miles (+2,578)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,865 miles
    Test number
    513242460245
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover.... (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight stone chip centre area.......
  8. Pass79,287 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    608080353748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,930 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,930 miles
    Test number
    388043560665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    424117430514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,166 miles (+9,774)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    516047200030
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass61,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    438717474344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake noisey in operation further attention advised
  13. Fail61,392 miles (+9,172)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    944707899166
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake noisey in operation further attention advised
  14. Pass52,220 miles (+8,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    290602670536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  15. Pass44,066 miles (+14,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,066 miles
    Test number
    277412555013
    • NoteN/s front inner disc pad low on indicator wire
  16. Pass29,104 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,104 miles
    Test number
    557124833206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,756 miles (+2,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,756 miles
    Test number
    988503832262
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low on edges
  18. Pass22,682 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,682 miles
    Test number
    279985441214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,949 miles
    Test number
    114799540242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,949 miles (+3,673)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,949 miles
    Test number
    392196440233
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass16,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,276 miles
    Test number
    301137839478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BSX

Does LD56 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BSX is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BSX?
The MOT on LD56 BSX is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BSX done?
LD56 BSX was recorded at 91,600 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,635 miles a year.
Has LD56 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BSX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 BSX 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 LD56 BSX find?
LD56 BSX passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear rear silencer heat shield loose., and 2 more.

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