Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
LK56 KWXMOT history
LK56 KWX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,324 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 92,324 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 KWX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 KWX was last recorded at 92,324 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,210 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,114 miles
- Average per year
- 4,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,324 miles
- 2025 – 89,210 miles
- 2024 – 87,953 miles
- 2023 – 86,564 miles
- 2022 – 83,786 miles
- 2021 – 81,398 miles
- 2020 – 76,464 miles
- 2019 – 74,060 miles
- 2018 – 66,000 miles
- 2016 – 54,962 miles
- 2014 – 43,350 miles
- 2013 – 41,639 miles
- 2012 – 38,682 miles
- 2011 – 35,152 miles
- 2010 – 31,145 miles
- 2009 – 24,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,324 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Front under tray loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,324 miles (+3,114)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 92,324 miles
- Test number
- 527624342562
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,210 miles (+1,257)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 89,210 miles
- Test number
- 131809963327
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass87,953 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 87,953 miles
- Test number
- 345743178099
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,953 miles (+1,389)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,953 miles
- Test number
- 495922363955
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,564 miles (+2,778)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 86,564 miles
- Test number
- 542703848690
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass83,786 miles (+2,388)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 83,786 miles
- Test number
- 907289711240
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,398 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 580498428820
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront under tray loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExtensive under trays fitted
Fail81,398 miles (+4,934)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 689268772535
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront under tray loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExtensive under trays fitted
Pass76,464 miles (+2,404)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 76,464 miles
- Test number
- 820448102032
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,060 miles (+8,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2020
- Odometer
- 74,060 miles
- Test number
- 417659997335
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,000 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 66,000 miles
- Test number
- 778137894523
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,000 miles (+11,038)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,000 miles
- Test number
- 600382438891
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,962 miles
- Test number
- 883207130868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,962 miles (+11,612)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,962 miles
- Test number
- 423738944255
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass43,350 miles (+1,711)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 43,350 miles
- Test number
- 148141784185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,639 miles (+2,957)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,639 miles
- Test number
- 267760523233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,682 miles (+3,530)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 38,682 miles
- Test number
- 715247732217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,152 miles (+4,007)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,152 miles
- Test number
- 646251451240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 31,145 miles
- Test number
- 204918330374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,145 miles (+6,581)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,145 miles
- Test number
- 571655130393
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass24,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 24,564 miles
- Test number
- 931669339302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 KWX
- Does LK56 KWX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 KWX is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 KWX?
- The MOT on LK56 KWX is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 KWX done?
- LK56 KWX was recorded at 92,324 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 4,106 miles a year.
- Has LK56 KWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 KWX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LK56 KWX 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 KWX find?
- LK56 KWX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.
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