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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LK56 JPJMOT history

LK56 JPJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

LK56 JPJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2026
Mileage
90,156 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 JPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 JPJ was last recorded at 90,156 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 15,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,494 miles · 8 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
15,662 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,156 miles
  • 2024 – 74,494 miles
  • 2023 – 56,477 miles
  • 2022 – 50,136 miles
  • 2021 – 44,017 miles
  • 2020 – 40,437 miles
  • 2019 – 36,741 miles
  • 2018 – 32,847 miles
  • 2017 – 28,647 miles
  • 2012 – 25,043 miles
  • 2011 – 19,293 miles
  • 2009 – 14,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,156 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,156 miles (+15,662)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    589503591388
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,494 miles (+436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    129457950444
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,058 miles (+17,581)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    361063559622
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged

  4. Pass56,477 miles (+606)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    800493833459
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Fail55,871 miles (+5,735)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,871 miles
    Test number
    750620563413
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass50,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,136 miles
    Test number
    914746175541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail50,136 miles (+11)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,136 miles
    Test number
    959464155383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail50,125 miles (+6,108)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    179204119875
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass44,017 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,017 miles
    Test number
    266655385910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,437 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    284995974407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,741 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    855359681840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,847 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    938745189314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    902258199847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,647 miles (+3,604)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    589135047646
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail25,043 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    229237002027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  16. Pass25,043 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    815217102036
    • 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)

  17. Pass19,293 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,293 miles
    Test number
    679923711052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,796 miles
    Test number
    493982359468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,796 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,796 miles
    Test number
    893942159392
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LK56 JPJ

Does LK56 JPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 JPJ expired on 14 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 JPJ?
The MOT on LK56 JPJ expired on 14 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 JPJ done?
LK56 JPJ was recorded at 90,156 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has LK56 JPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 JPJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 JPJ 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 JPJ find?
LK56 JPJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 4 more.

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