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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LD56 UXVMOT history

LD56 UXV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LD56 UXV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
56,348 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 UXV
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 expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 UXV was last recorded at 56,348 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 6,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,028 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,320 miles
Average per year
2,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,348 miles
  • 2024 – 50,028 miles
  • 2023 – 36,892 miles
  • 2022 – 36,853 miles
  • 2021 – 36,403 miles
  • 2020 – 35,992 miles
  • 2019 – 35,628 miles
  • 2018 – 34,384 miles
  • 2017 – 33,624 miles
  • 2016 – 32,421 miles
  • 2015 – 30,934 miles
  • 2014 – 29,990 miles
  • 2013 – 28,892 miles
  • 2012 – 26,397 miles
  • 2011 – 24,327 miles
  • 2010 – 19,673 miles
  • 2009 – 15,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,348 miles
    Test number
    414653379835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail56,348 miles (+6,320)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,348 miles
    Test number
    445983963922
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass50,028 miles (+13,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    665005863483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,892 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    992201387184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,853 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,853 miles
    Test number
    269935844389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,403 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,403 miles
    Test number
    356217022286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,992 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,992 miles
    Test number
    163477370741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,628 miles (+1,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    929091847131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished (split on inner sidewall )urgent replacement recommended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracks on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  9. Pass34,384 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    772984247534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass33,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    380589853292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,624 miles (+1,203)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    459663111783
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass32,421 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,421 miles
    Test number
    480721146748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass30,934 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    298891633072
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside frontn lowersuspension arms rear bushes worn
  14. Pass29,990 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,990 miles
    Test number
    367568264469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,892 miles
    Test number
    396598563495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,888 miles (+2,491)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    827358263231
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  17. Pass26,397 miles (+2,070)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,397 miles
    Test number
    307680072269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass24,327 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,327 miles
    Test number
    337590061451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,673 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    604561470261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    954054769272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 UXV

Does LD56 UXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 UXV expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 UXV?
The MOT on LD56 UXV expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 UXV done?
LD56 UXV was recorded at 56,348 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
Has LD56 UXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 UXV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 UXV 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 UXV find?
LD56 UXV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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