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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LK56 MFOMOT history

LK56 MFO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LK56 MFO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,414 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MFO
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
9 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MFO was last recorded at 95,414 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,393 miles · 14 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,414 miles
  • 2025 – 91,668 miles
  • 2024 – 86,388 miles
  • 2023 – 81,189 miles
  • 2022 – 75,630 miles
  • 2021 – 71,483 miles
  • 2020 – 67,192 miles
  • 2019 – 63,205 miles
  • 2018 – 59,396 miles
  • 2017 – 54,293 miles
  • 2016 – 49,707 miles
  • 2015 – 46,289 miles
  • 2014 – 41,786 miles
  • 2013 – 38,112 miles
  • 2012 – 35,599 miles
  • 2010 – 29,703 miles
  • 2009 – 25,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,414 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    395476151830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,393 miles (+3,725)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    748241848572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    544758905830
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail91,668 miles (+5,280)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    472373948948
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass86,388 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,388 miles
    Test number
    369096405189
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail86,387 miles (+5,198)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    199008962516
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass81,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    362532365678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail81,189 miles (+5,559)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    779180712859
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,630 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    269227548528
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail75,630 miles (+4,147)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    741993996458
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass71,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    276158564206
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail71,483 miles (+4,291)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    469110478543
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass67,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,192 miles
    Test number
    214794379996
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail67,192 miles (+3,987)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,192 miles
    Test number
    428820672126
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass63,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    687355611965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,205 miles (+3,809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    385321267292
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  17. Pass59,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    479461032903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,396 miles (+5,103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    639556268505
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass54,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,293 miles
    Test number
    883089570831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,293 miles (+4,586)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,293 miles
    Test number
    667077891346
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass49,707 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    904054168964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,289 miles (+4,503)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    156228325419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail41,786 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    338199924017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass41,786 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    436319124074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,112 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,112 miles
    Test number
    289611913044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,599 miles
    Test number
    345006312000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,597 miles (+5,894)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    109816712047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass29,703 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    281670480266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,041 miles
    Test number
    521711189238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MFO

Does LK56 MFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MFO is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MFO?
The MOT on LK56 MFO is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MFO done?
LK56 MFO was recorded at 95,414 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
Has LK56 MFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MFO has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 MFO 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 MFO find?
LK56 MFO passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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