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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LD56 DYFMOT history

LD56 DYF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

LD56 DYF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
145,675 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
11 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 DYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD56 DYF was last recorded at 145,675 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 13,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,783 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
13,892 miles
Average per year
9,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,675 miles
  • 2022 – 131,783 miles
  • 2020 – 122,605 miles
  • 2019 – 109,758 miles
  • 2018 – 97,949 miles
  • 2017 – 85,882 miles
  • 2016 – 74,521 miles
  • 2015 – 70,381 miles
  • 2014 – 66,405 miles
  • 2013 – 63,097 miles
  • 2010 – 41,509 miles
  • 2009 – 24,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,675 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust ( blue ) smoke during run up to temp (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury damaged mirror assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing damaged assembly (3.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working part of mirror assembly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/S mirror glass cracked does not affect drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail145,675 miles (+13,892)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,675 miles
    Test number
    978724161483
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust ( blue ) smoke during run up to temp (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury damaged mirror assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing damaged assembly (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working part of mirror assembly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,783 miles
    Test number
    397031524538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail131,783 miles (+9,178)10 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,783 miles
    Test number
    319962117269
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi leaking as split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriated (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure adrift (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass122,605 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    316099091846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/S mirror glass cracked does not affect drivers view
  5. Fail122,601 miles (+12,843)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,601 miles
    Test number
    607761915141
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer drive shaft gaiters are split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/S mirror glass cracked does not affect drivers view
  6. Pass109,758 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,758 miles
    Test number
    353790832323
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S mirror cracked but does not affect drivers view (3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail109,758 miles (+11,809)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,758 miles
    Test number
    579746066327
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both reg bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S mirror cracked but does not affect drivers view (3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass97,949 miles (+12,067)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    952471186438
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass85,882 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    436921891849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,876 miles (+11,355)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    197498531702
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  11. Pass74,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    494661939296
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Fail74,521 miles (+4,140)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    841763840056
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has Nail
  13. Pass70,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    647308145198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,381 miles (+3,976)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    819638845107
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail66,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    527115064157
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  16. Pass66,405 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    539345564189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    896309573105
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Fail63,097 miles (+21,588)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    177347473146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass41,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    474362100425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,509 miles (+17,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    490452300344
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass24,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,425 miles
    Test number
    172014999200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,425 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,425 miles
    Test number
    811294699223
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LD56 DYF

Does LD56 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 DYF expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 DYF?
The MOT on LD56 DYF expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 DYF done?
LD56 DYF was recorded at 145,675 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 9,129 miles a year.
Has LD56 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 DYF has failed 11 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 DYF 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 DYF find?
LD56 DYF failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 11 major defects: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions not tested due to exhaust ( blue ) smoke during run up to temp; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration, and 9 more.

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