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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LK56 ETTMOT history

LK56 ETT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

LK56 ETT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
52,631 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ETT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ETT was last recorded at 52,631 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 4,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,446 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,185 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,631 miles
  • 2023 – 48,446 miles
  • 2022 – 46,183 miles
  • 2021 – 43,294 miles
  • 2020 – 40,033 miles
  • 2019 – 38,179 miles
  • 2018 – 37,048 miles
  • 2017 – 35,929 miles
  • 2016 – 34,952 miles
  • 2015 – 33,841 miles
  • 2014 – 31,946 miles
  • 2013 – 30,235 miles
  • 2012 – 29,027 miles
  • 2011 – 27,149 miles
  • 2010 – 23,520 miles
  • 2009 – 17,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,631 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,631 miles (+4,185)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    411500029598
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass48,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    369364908378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail48,445 miles (+2,262)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    127161060626
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass46,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    836680882281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,183 miles (+2,889)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    364401878085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass43,294 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,294 miles
    Test number
    138620408921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,033 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,033 miles
    Test number
    905627139772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,179 miles (+1,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,179 miles
    Test number
    837233906755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight binding (possible brake adjustment)

  9. Pass37,048 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,048 miles
    Test number
    930741971171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,929 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    235265981023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,952 miles
    Test number
    446779226597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,952 miles (+1,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,952 miles
    Test number
    170349977539
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass33,841 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,841 miles
    Test number
    381077426121
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass31,946 miles (+1,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,946 miles
    Test number
    765222454218
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  15. Pass30,235 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    909563053213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail30,233 miles (+1,206)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,233 miles
    Test number
    398872453483
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass29,027 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,027 miles
    Test number
    548788152291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,026 miles (+1,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    765186452208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  19. Pass27,149 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    518132521349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail23,520 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,520 miles
    Test number
    484456420384
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass23,520 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,520 miles
    Test number
    710496520305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,128 miles
    Test number
    772017239363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 ETT

Does LK56 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 ETT expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ETT?
The MOT on LK56 ETT expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 ETT done?
LK56 ETT was recorded at 52,631 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has LK56 ETT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ETT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 ETT 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 LK56 ETT find?
LK56 ETT passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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