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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LD56 ZNLMOT history

LD56 ZNL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LD56 ZNL 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,195 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 ZNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 ZNL was last recorded at 92,195 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,193 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,195 miles
  • 2024 – 86,023 miles
  • 2023 – 81,651 miles
  • 2022 – 79,721 miles
  • 2021 – 76,434 miles
  • 2020 – 72,212 miles
  • 2019 – 65,357 miles
  • 2018 – 58,350 miles
  • 2017 – 51,603 miles
  • 2016 – 45,449 miles
  • 2015 – 43,150 miles
  • 2014 – 39,799 miles
  • 2013 – 37,801 miles
  • 2012 – 34,539 miles
  • 2011 – 30,728 miles
  • 2010 – 26,542 miles
  • 2009 – 21,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Both front wipers smearing view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine oil level below minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,195 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    523560901377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,193 miles (+6,170)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    226748288649
    • MajorNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,023 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    520668099054
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,022 miles (+4,371)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,022 miles
    Test number
    455706427516
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,651 miles
    Test number
    149817054104
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,651 miles (+1,930)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,651 miles
    Test number
    810964993878
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,721 miles (+3,287)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    824490376139
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox?

  8. Pass76,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    796285567177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,434 miles (+4,222)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    750344462511
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,212 miles
    Test number
    646979844436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,212 miles (+6,855)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,212 miles
    Test number
    972669506356
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass65,357 miles (+7,007)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,357 miles
    Test number
    899772949895
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass58,350 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    373873279582
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail58,350 miles (+6,747)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    265281096951
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass51,603 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    855881718836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,449 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    427200849873
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing view
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum

  17. Fail45,448 miles (+2,298)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    201690172956
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing view
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum

  18. Pass43,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    645572092136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,150 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    399886613092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,799 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,799 miles
    Test number
    465800864241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall cracking

  21. Fail39,799 miles (+1,998)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,799 miles
    Test number
    488900364200
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall cracking

  22. Pass37,801 miles (+3,262)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,801 miles
    Test number
    435083263224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  23. Pass34,539 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    646835462260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,728 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,728 miles
    Test number
    229664561298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,542 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,542 miles
    Test number
    320865060415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    102065869283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,592 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    923155569276
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD56 ZNL

Does LD56 ZNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 ZNL is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 ZNL?
The MOT on LD56 ZNL is valid until 2 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 ZNL done?
LD56 ZNL was recorded at 92,195 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has LD56 ZNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 ZNL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 ZNL 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 ZNL find?
LD56 ZNL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake fluid close to minimum mark, and 4 more.

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