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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LD56 LWFMOT history

LD56 LWF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LD56 LWF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,459 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LWF
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 valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 LWF was last recorded at 99,459 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,992 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
5,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,459 miles
  • 2024 – 90,618 miles
  • 2023 – 80,459 miles
  • 2022 – 72,334 miles
  • 2021 – 68,936 miles
  • 2020 – 67,091 miles
  • 2019 – 65,227 miles
  • 2018 – 63,145 miles
  • 2017 – 59,990 miles
  • 2016 – 55,751 miles
  • 2015 – 51,562 miles
  • 2014 – 47,383 miles
  • 2013 – 41,967 miles
  • 2012 – 34,786 miles
  • 2011 – 29,081 miles
  • 2010 – 23,637 miles
  • 2009 – 16,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,459 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight exhaust leak from front pipe area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,459 miles (+467)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    267025667328
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,992 miles (+8,374)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,992 miles
    Test number
    236086399987
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  3. Pass90,618 miles (+10,159)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,618 miles
    Test number
    917349789098
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,459 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    412296999401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,334 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    479596794068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,936 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    150758777241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,091 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    305001003965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,227 miles (+2,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    449341595635
    • 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))

  9. Pass63,145 miles (+3,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    517466033184
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,990 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    555779903295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass55,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    396095461764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front pipe area

  12. Fail55,751 miles (+4,189)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    695236314898
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front pipe area
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in nearside steering rack arm or track rod end

  13. Pass51,562 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    321223499928
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass47,383 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,383 miles
    Test number
    369587324458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass41,967 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,967 miles
    Test number
    166091533297
    • NoteNearside track rod end lock nut to steering rack was loose. i have tightened up. tracking may now need rechecking .

  16. Fail41,967 miles (+7,181)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,967 miles
    Test number
    956741733269
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside track rod end lock nut to steering rack was loose. i have tightened up. tracking may now need rechecking .

  17. Pass34,786 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,786 miles
    Test number
    219185532228
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail29,081 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    135256131278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass29,081 miles (+5,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    728236331249
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass23,637 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,637 miles
    Test number
    411041830275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,985 miles
    Test number
    923446929226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 LWF

Does LD56 LWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 LWF is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LWF?
The MOT on LD56 LWF is valid until 18 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 LWF done?
LD56 LWF was recorded at 99,459 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
Has LD56 LWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LWF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 LWF 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 LWF find?
LD56 LWF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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