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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 FCAMOT history

LD56 FCA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LD56 FCA red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,718 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FCA
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
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FCA was last recorded at 109,718 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,715 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,718 miles
  • 2025 – 95,426 miles
  • 2024 – 89,034 miles
  • 2023 – 86,749 miles
  • 2022 – 82,656 miles
  • 2020 – 82,198 miles
  • 2019 – 75,729 miles
  • 2018 – 67,852 miles
  • 2017 – 57,357 miles
  • 2016 – 45,961 miles
  • 2015 – 40,210 miles
  • 2014 – 34,807 miles
  • 2012 – 27,338 miles
  • 2011 – 21,986 miles
  • 2010 – 13,969 miles
  • 2009 – 7,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,718 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat wont tiltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,718 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,718 miles
    Test number
    313591197225
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat wont tilt
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  2. Fail109,715 miles (+14,289)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,715 miles
    Test number
    846446013822
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat wont tilt
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  3. Pass95,426 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    295110271679
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • 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))

  4. Fail95,426 miles (+6,392)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    192384669419
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • 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))

  5. Pass89,034 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,034 miles
    Test number
    349262431147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,032 miles (+2,283)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    502250342762
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    619388984604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail86,746 miles (+4,090)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,746 miles
    Test number
    478915197508
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    476086685615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,655 miles (+457)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    702300488828
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass82,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    149592330161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  12. Fail82,193 miles (+6,464)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    144867950815
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass75,729 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    656971565369
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  14. Fail75,724 miles (+7,872)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    516661130050
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  15. Pass67,852 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    412537554264
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Fail67,852 miles (+972)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    662050536438
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  17. Pass66,880 miles (+9,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    858093576584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass57,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    630592330562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,357 miles (+11,396)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    611444138590
    • 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)
    • 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass45,961 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,961 miles
    Test number
    712387235202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    658411265017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,210 miles (+5,403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    829761565081
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass34,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    509169224002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail34,807 miles (+7,469)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    666829524060
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass27,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    649233162242
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Fail27,338 miles (+5,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    929203462281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass21,986 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    867072511317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly worn.
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly worn.

  28. Fail21,986 miles (+8,017)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    686582911372
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly worn.
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly worn.

  29. Pass13,969 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,969 miles
    Test number
    220223010349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass7,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    7,507 miles
    Test number
    714962729362
    • NoteOffside indicator repeta cracked

Questions about LD56 FCA

Does LD56 FCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FCA is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FCA?
The MOT on LD56 FCA is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 FCA done?
LD56 FCA was recorded at 109,718 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has LD56 FCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FCA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 FCA 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 FCA find?
LD56 FCA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, and 4 more.

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