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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 EDVMOT history

LD56 EDV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LD56 EDV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
128,949 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EDV
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
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD56 EDV was last recorded at 128,949 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 2,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,401 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,548 miles
Average per year
8,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,949 miles
  • 2022 – 126,401 miles
  • 2021 – 124,923 miles
  • 2020 – 108,324 miles
  • 2019 – 91,926 miles
  • 2018 – 82,377 miles
  • 2017 – 75,382 miles
  • 2016 – 66,842 miles
  • 2015 – 55,113 miles
  • 2014 – 41,991 miles
  • 2013 – 35,363 miles
  • 2012 – 29,047 miles
  • 2011 – 22,867 miles
  • 2010 – 15,816 miles
  • 2009 – 11,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,949 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to excess
  • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front exhaust flex worn to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear brake binding on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,949 miles (+2,548)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,949 miles
    Test number
    191995670340
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to excess
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  2. Pass126,401 miles (+1,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    109081361173
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass124,923 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,923 miles
    Test number
    370378826305
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex worn to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding on
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  4. Fail124,919 miles (+16,595)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,919 miles
    Test number
    474766405223
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex worn to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding on
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  5. Pass108,324 miles (+16,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,324 miles
    Test number
    545126136913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,926 miles (+9,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,926 miles
    Test number
    575599109471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,377 miles (+6,995)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    280726346154
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,382 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,382 miles
    Test number
    772757678095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,842 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,842 miles
    Test number
    916344838640
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail66,645 miles (+11,532)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    234595000888
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass55,113 miles (+13,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    309277123604
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass41,991 miles (+6,628)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    888284974215
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass35,363 miles (+6,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    597606763201
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass29,047 miles (+6,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    476091062281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass22,867 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,867 miles
    Test number
    577702651264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,816 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    354482950471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,189 miles
    Test number
    743900959240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EDV

Does LD56 EDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EDV expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EDV?
The MOT on LD56 EDV expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EDV done?
LD56 EDV was recorded at 128,949 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 8,349 miles a year.
Has LD56 EDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EDV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 EDV 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 EDV find?
LD56 EDV failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 9 major defects and 2 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe; nearside headlamp aim too low and too far to the left., and 8 more.

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