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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 ENLMOT history

LD56 ENL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LD56 ENL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,867 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ENL
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
7 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ENL was last recorded at 111,867 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 7,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,468 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,399 miles
Average per year
5,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,867 miles
  • 2025 – 104,468 miles
  • 2024 – 98,247 miles
  • 2023 – 90,004 miles
  • 2022 – 83,976 miles
  • 2021 – 78,769 miles
  • 2020 – 71,712 miles
  • 2019 – 65,247 miles
  • 2017 – 57,647 miles
  • 2016 – 49,231 miles
  • 2015 – 38,868 miles
  • 2014 – 32,794 miles
  • 2013 – 27,821 miles
  • 2012 – 20,766 miles
  • 2011 – 20,141 miles
  • 2010 – 18,338 miles
  • 2009 – 14,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap is a temperary type that tightens. recomend replasing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,867 miles
    Test number
    389701541857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,867 miles (+7,399)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,867 miles
    Test number
    155404926891
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass104,468 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,468 miles
    Test number
    621376974096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap is a temperary type that tightens. recomend replasing
  4. Fail104,461 miles (+6,214)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    813440329303
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap is a temperary type that tightens. recomend replasing
  5. Pass98,247 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,247 miles
    Test number
    654385716731
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  6. Fail98,243 miles (+8,239)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    974846910950
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake needs adjustment (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  7. Pass90,004 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,004 miles
    Test number
    275493706353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,002 miles (+6,026)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,002 miles
    Test number
    448082064246
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible Cant BE Seen (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass83,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    677300665806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,976 miles (+5,207)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    571157893721
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,769 miles (+7,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    259002566870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass71,712 miles (+6,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    655607986040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass65,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    166228993682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,247 miles (+7,600)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    297097091169
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass57,647 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    605513490751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    419255341947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Fail49,231 miles (+10,363)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    629285272917
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass38,868 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,868 miles
    Test number
    591812860293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,794 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,794 miles
    Test number
    487339924328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass27,821 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,821 miles
    Test number
    438031253434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,766 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,766 miles
    Test number
    236163032228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,141 miles (+1,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,141 miles
    Test number
    306179291242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass18,338 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    354212570283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,235 miles
    Test number
    531934769214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 ENL

Does LD56 ENL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ENL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ENL?
The MOT on LD56 ENL is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ENL done?
LD56 ENL was recorded at 111,867 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,977 miles a year.
Has LD56 ENL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ENL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 ENL 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 ENL find?
LD56 ENL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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