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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LD56 UXKMOT history

LD56 UXK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LD56 UXK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,743 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 UXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 UXK was last recorded at 146,743 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,739 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,743 miles
  • 2024 – 140,132 miles
  • 2023 – 130,854 miles
  • 2022 – 122,687 miles
  • 2021 – 117,642 miles
  • 2020 – 114,986 miles
  • 2019 – 112,834 miles
  • 2018 – 105,543 miles
  • 2017 – 96,522 miles
  • 2016 – 87,444 miles
  • 2015 – 78,796 miles
  • 2014 – 69,298 miles
  • 2013 – 60,608 miles
  • 2012 – 51,230 miles
  • 2011 – 42,030 miles
  • 2010 – 31,529 miles
  • 2009 – 23,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,743 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Spare tyre defective flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • No reverse light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,743 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,743 miles
    Test number
    694588676757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail146,739 miles (+6,607)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,739 miles
    Test number
    315817359266
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,132 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,132 miles
    Test number
    400039426071
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail140,131 miles (+9,277)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,131 miles
    Test number
    960314478592
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass130,854 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    682484232391
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light
  6. Fail130,852 miles (+8,165)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,852 miles
    Test number
    378572009700
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light
  7. Pass122,687 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,687 miles
    Test number
    540836066297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,642 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    839092895131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,986 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    809859289721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,834 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,834 miles
    Test number
    964924780063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    687928176736
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail105,543 miles (+9,021)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    140273410277
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass96,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    299376470894
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail96,522 miles (+9,078)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    192445204689
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass87,444 miles (+8,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    359813307902
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
  16. Pass78,796 miles (+9,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    727042994907
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass69,298 miles (+8,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,298 miles
    Test number
    799851934223
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass60,608 miles (+9,378)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    947362333239
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass51,230 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    319697752432
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  20. Fail51,229 miles (+9,199)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,229 miles
    Test number
    727076852206
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  21. Pass42,030 miles (+10,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    296093281255
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass31,529 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    301565340498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,510 miles (+8,305)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,510 miles
    Test number
    790253040217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass23,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,205 miles
    Test number
    530443979291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 UXK

Does LD56 UXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 UXK is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 UXK?
The MOT on LD56 UXK is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 UXK done?
LD56 UXK was recorded at 146,743 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has LD56 UXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 UXK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 UXK 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 UXK find?
LD56 UXK passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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