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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 EDRMOT history

LD56 EDR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

LD56 EDR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
52,749 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EDR was last recorded at 52,749 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2009: 22,397 miles, lower than 22,934 miles on 11 Sept 2009.

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
52,718 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,749 miles
  • 2021 – 51,187 miles
  • 2020 – 47,959 miles
  • 2018 – 45,250 miles
  • 2017 – 42,922 miles
  • 2016 – 39,273 miles
  • 2015 – 38,407 miles
  • 2014 – 37,557 miles
  • 2013 – 35,701 miles
  • 2012 – 33,538 miles
  • 2010 – 24,489 miles
  • 2009 – 22,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,749 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    205004620115
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,749 miles (+31)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    819149063632
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  3. Fail52,718 miles (+1,531)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,718 miles
    Test number
    413572131757
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,187 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,187 miles
    Test number
    134743030515
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass47,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    396078903139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,959 miles (+2,709)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    122719400448
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass45,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    845965308918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,250 miles (+2,328)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    725273594503
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,922 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    625699228951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail42,922 miles (+3,649)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    301660606240
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass39,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    679772384531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,273 miles (+866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    429279254677
    • Repaired at testSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,407 miles (+850)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    287192965007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass37,557 miles (+1,856)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    778751854024
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail35,701 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    298410453035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass35,701 miles (+2,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    925400653002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,538 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    999123872075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,489 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    210090150271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,397 miles (-537)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,397 miles
    Test number
    143847259270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,934 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,934 miles
    Test number
    573814759267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD56 EDR

Does LD56 EDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EDR expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EDR?
The MOT on LD56 EDR expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EDR done?
LD56 EDR was recorded at 52,749 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 2,324 miles a year.
Has LD56 EDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EDR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 EDR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 EDR find?
LD56 EDR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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