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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 EDKMOT history

LD56 EDK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LD56 EDK 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,354 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EDK
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
13 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EDK was last recorded at 87,354 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,626 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,728 miles
Average per year
4,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,354 miles
  • 2024 – 79,626 miles
  • 2023 – 70,481 miles
  • 2022 – 66,815 miles
  • 2021 – 62,057 miles
  • 2020 – 60,043 miles
  • 2019 – 59,456 miles
  • 2018 – 52,946 miles
  • 2017 – 48,590 miles
  • 2016 – 41,980 miles
  • 2015 – 36,938 miles
  • 2014 – 33,315 miles
  • 2013 – 29,321 miles
  • 2012 – 24,801 miles
  • 2011 – 19,959 miles
  • 2010 – 17,130 miles
  • 2009 – 13,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,354 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,354 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    888826171397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,626 miles (+9,145)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    316519413115
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,481 miles (+3,666)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    467680822531
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass66,815 miles (+4,758)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    670740154716
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH ! Outer Gaiters splitting on the inner edges (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass62,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    638996002360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,057 miles (+2,014)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    523369227003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    568915449089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail60,043 miles (+587)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    787035442916
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass59,456 miles (+6,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    971765520808
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,946 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    398641921102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    517303979420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,590 miles (+6,610)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    891551802641
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass41,980 miles (+5,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,980 miles
    Test number
    167991888416
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge but not exposing inner coding at present
  14. Pass36,938 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,938 miles
    Test number
    567522669860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,315 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    138807244269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,321 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,321 miles
    Test number
    398877423489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,801 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,801 miles
    Test number
    949967322276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,959 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,959 miles
    Test number
    205264431249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,130 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,130 miles
    Test number
    703781850214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,223 miles
    Test number
    483595749248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EDK

Does LD56 EDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EDK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EDK?
The MOT on LD56 EDK is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EDK done?
LD56 EDK was recorded at 87,354 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,583 miles a year.
Has LD56 EDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EDK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 EDK 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 EDK find?
LD56 EDK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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