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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LK56 ETZMOT history

LK56 ETZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

LK56 ETZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
174,178 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ETZ
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 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ETZ was last recorded at 174,178 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 28,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,121 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
28,057 miles
Average per year
10,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,178 miles
  • 2024 – 146,121 miles
  • 2023 – 131,624 miles
  • 2022 – 120,729 miles
  • 2021 – 102,794 miles
  • 2019 – 83,341 miles
  • 2018 – 72,370 miles
  • 2017 – 63,514 miles
  • 2016 – 57,314 miles
  • 2015 – 57,293 miles
  • 2014 – 52,649 miles
  • 2013 – 46,255 miles
  • 2012 – 36,739 miles
  • 2011 – 28,934 miles
  • 2010 – 19,941 miles
  • 2009 – 13,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,178 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,178 miles (+28,057)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,178 miles
    Test number
    586760792606
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,121 miles (+14,497)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,121 miles
    Test number
    833476517332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,624 miles (+10,895)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,624 miles
    Test number
    956388778520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,729 miles (+17,935)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,729 miles
    Test number
    171789319891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,794 miles (+19,453)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    882370348562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,341 miles
    Test number
    522266612882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail83,341 miles (+10,971)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,341 miles
    Test number
    192055548092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,370 miles (+8,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    352396140254
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,514 miles (+6,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    699228732437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass57,314 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    820727131814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail57,293 miles (+4,644)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,293 miles
    Test number
    977086502277
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass52,649 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    845603334361
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges

  13. Fail52,621 miles (+6,366)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,621 miles
    Test number
    335629124384
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges

  14. Pass46,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    787870133336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,254 miles (+9,515)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    286540333392
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass36,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,739 miles
    Test number
    637003032374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,739 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,739 miles
    Test number
    207284822353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    348522531368
    • NoteCatalyst broken up and noisy

  19. Fail28,934 miles (+8,993)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    636598321348
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass19,941 miles (+6,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,941 miles
    Test number
    161197610345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass13,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    610834719348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,912 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    432434719331
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LK56 ETZ

Does LK56 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 ETZ expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ETZ?
The MOT on LK56 ETZ expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 ETZ done?
LK56 ETZ was recorded at 174,178 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 10,491 miles a year.
Has LK56 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ETZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LK56 ETZ 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 ETZ find?
LK56 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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