
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass85,882 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 85,882 miles
- Test number
- 436921891849
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass70,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 70,381 miles
- Test number
- 647308145198
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass66,405 miles (+3,308)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,405 miles
- Test number
- 539345564189
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass41,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,509 miles
- Test number
- 474362100425
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass24,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 24,425 miles
- Test number
- 172014999200
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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