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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LK56 MVZMOT history

LK56 MVZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LK56 MVZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,547 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MVZ was last recorded at 144,547 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 12,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,062 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,485 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,547 miles
  • 2025 – 132,062 miles
  • 2024 – 117,762 miles
  • 2023 – 104,395 miles
  • 2022 – 90,252 miles
  • 2021 – 71,049 miles
  • 2020 – 66,859 miles
  • 2019 – 63,615 miles
  • 2018 – 59,362 miles
  • 2017 – 55,382 miles
  • 2016 – 49,875 miles
  • 2015 – 43,618 miles
  • 2014 – 37,992 miles
  • 2013 – 31,359 miles
  • 2012 – 24,857 miles
  • 2011 – 20,087 miles
  • 2010 – 15,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,547 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    169315897968
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail144,546 miles (+12,484)2 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,546 miles
    Test number
    241282491463
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides. (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,062 miles (+14,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,062 miles
    Test number
    559943819216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass117,762 miles (+13,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,762 miles
    Test number
    478810673462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,395 miles (+14,143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    365580354793
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,252 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    622918321585
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront indicators slightly white in colour
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear centre stop light few bulbs not working
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake slight travel

  7. Fail90,250 miles (+19,201)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,250 miles
    Test number
    150231156477
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,049 miles (+4,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,049 miles
    Test number
    736762398744
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,859 miles (+3,244)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    915081515786
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass63,615 miles (+10)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    538690731512
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail63,605 miles (+4,243)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    835096221914
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass59,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    305183474735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail59,362 miles (+3,980)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    428731683774
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass55,382 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    686127124825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,875 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    196192515867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,618 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,618 miles
    Test number
    395549225020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,992 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,992 miles
    Test number
    329385334055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,359 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    455760033052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,857 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,857 miles
    Test number
    129113432075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,087 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,087 miles
    Test number
    315365031045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    114156940052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MVZ

Does LK56 MVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MVZ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MVZ?
The MOT on LK56 MVZ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MVZ done?
LK56 MVZ was recorded at 144,547 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has LK56 MVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MVZ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 MVZ 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 MVZ find?
LK56 MVZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides..

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