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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LK56 EUBMOT history

LK56 EUB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LK56 EUB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,163 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 EUB
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
14 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 EUB was last recorded at 94,163 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,532 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,631 miles
Average per year
4,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,163 miles
  • 2024 – 89,532 miles
  • 2023 – 85,404 miles
  • 2022 – 80,220 miles
  • 2021 – 75,276 miles
  • 2020 – 74,377 miles
  • 2019 – 70,672 miles
  • 2018 – 67,232 miles
  • 2017 – 64,017 miles
  • 2016 – 51,851 miles
  • 2015 – 41,152 miles
  • 2014 – 36,667 miles
  • 2013 – 32,728 miles
  • 2012 – 27,130 miles
  • 2011 – 24,979 miles
  • 2010 – 20,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,163 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,163 miles (+4,631)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,163 miles
    Test number
    373925057746
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,532 miles (+4,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    286812819256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass85,404 miles (+5,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    266306593855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass80,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    685576476727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,220 miles (+4,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    808304408096
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,276 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,276 miles
    Test number
    817015691671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    364323064847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,377 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    909758402176
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass70,672 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    285108559111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,232 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    964633707203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    422205702738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,017 miles (+12,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    824905344539
    • 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)

  13. Pass51,851 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,851 miles
    Test number
    393520735452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    417584038536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail41,152 miles (+4,485)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    302244466397
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,667 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,667 miles
    Test number
    199928784298
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre x 2
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded but no leak

  17. Fail36,667 miles (+3,939)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,667 miles
    Test number
    697138184209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre x 2
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded but no leak

  18. Pass32,728 miles (+5,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,728 miles
    Test number
    406101813473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass27,130 miles (+2,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    396051412362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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. Pass24,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,979 miles
    Test number
    588664111303
    • 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)

  21. Fail24,979 miles (+4,859)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,979 miles
    Test number
    459163511313
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass20,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,120 miles
    Test number
    213167610337
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  23. Fail20,120 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,120 miles
    Test number
    763367710396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Questions about LK56 EUB

Does LK56 EUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 EUB is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 EUB?
The MOT on LK56 EUB is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 EUB done?
LK56 EUB was recorded at 94,163 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,889 miles a year.
Has LK56 EUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 EUB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LK56 EUB 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 EUB find?
LK56 EUB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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