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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LK56 ETVMOT history

LK56 ETV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LK56 ETV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,477 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ETV
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
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ETV was last recorded at 109,477 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,739 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,738 miles
Average per year
5,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,477 miles
  • 2024 – 107,739 miles
  • 2023 – 103,653 miles
  • 2022 – 100,690 miles
  • 2021 – 95,617 miles
  • 2020 – 91,823 miles
  • 2019 – 77,006 miles
  • 2018 – 70,888 miles
  • 2017 – 65,065 miles
  • 2016 – 61,114 miles
  • 2015 – 58,589 miles
  • 2014 – 54,152 miles
  • 2013 – 47,617 miles
  • 2012 – 40,704 miles
  • 2011 – 32,653 miles
  • 2010 – 23,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    631949505893
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail109,477 miles (+1,738)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    757380319825
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass107,739 miles (+4,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    512490970278
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,653 miles (+2,963)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    110006364964
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Pass100,690 miles (+5,073)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    307561114660
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,617 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    160405080572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,823 miles (+14,817)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    888780567720
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    406894056268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,006 miles (+6,118)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    562941460315
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass70,888 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,888 miles
    Test number
    669178895052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,065 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    392588405907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,114 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    979841100427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,589 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    145891515182
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront under cover damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight inner wall damage

  14. Pass58,589 miles (+4,437)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    365951615113
    • NoteFront under cover damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight inner wall damage

  15. Pass54,152 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    877841974056
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail54,152 miles (+6,535)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    596641374012
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass47,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    937934263013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,617 miles (+6,913)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    539503763098
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass40,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    625007142027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail40,704 miles (+8,051)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    837137242058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,653 miles (+9,450)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    968196261086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,203 miles
    Test number
    141423460472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 ETV

Does LK56 ETV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 ETV is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ETV?
The MOT on LK56 ETV is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 ETV done?
LK56 ETV was recorded at 109,477 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,493 miles a year.
Has LK56 ETV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ETV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 ETV 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 ETV find?
LK56 ETV passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured; front oil leak, but not excessive; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, and 2 more.

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