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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LD56 ULEMOT history

LD56 ULE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LD56 ULE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,909 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ULE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ULE was last recorded at 58,909 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 4,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,220 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,689 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,909 miles
  • 2025 – 54,220 miles
  • 2024 – 51,414 miles
  • 2023 – 48,044 miles
  • 2022 – 46,226 miles
  • 2021 – 44,538 miles
  • 2020 – 43,879 miles
  • 2019 – 42,700 miles
  • 2018 – 41,049 miles
  • 2017 – 39,270 miles
  • 2016 – 37,689 miles
  • 2015 – 35,187 miles
  • 2014 – 32,057 miles
  • 2013 – 29,081 miles
  • 2012 – 25,065 miles
  • 2011 – 20,426 miles
  • 2010 – 15,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,909 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slight damage

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,909 miles (+4,689)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    238397477828
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slight damage

  2. Pass54,220 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    649644666690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail54,193 miles (+2,779)6 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,193 miles
    Test number
    909067327380
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  4. Pass51,414 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    508898821865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,380 miles (+3,336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,380 miles
    Test number
    815284370549
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass48,044 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    443736637096
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail48,044 miles (+1,818)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    703845434686
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass46,226 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    418548045746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,538 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    813271841742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,879 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    120151011596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,876 miles (+1,176)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    796411537478
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass42,700 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    534474739620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,698 miles (+1,649)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    727130330484
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass41,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    710043837375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,049 miles (+1,779)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    593425729714
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass39,270 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,270 miles
    Test number
    906646102112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    354763618625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,686 miles (+2,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    865742832207
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,187 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    969829545032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,057 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,057 miles
    Test number
    117372144457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,081 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    867275043093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,078 miles (+4,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,078 miles
    Test number
    877284043001
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass25,065 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,065 miles
    Test number
    519010742016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,426 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,426 miles
    Test number
    527669241062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,320 miles (+4,707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,320 miles
    Test number
    926482611063
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  26. Pass15,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    260331210026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD56 ULE

Does LD56 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ULE is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ULE?
The MOT on LD56 ULE is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 ULE done?
LD56 ULE was recorded at 58,909 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has LD56 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ULE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 ULE 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 ULE find?
LD56 ULE passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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