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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LK56 ORLMOT history

LK56 ORL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 20,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LK56 ORL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
20,739 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ORL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ORL was last recorded at 20,739 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,699 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,739 miles
  • 2020 – 7,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,739 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    20,739 miles
    Test number
    267256976888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail20,699 miles8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,699 miles
    Test number
    222822615822
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror severely damaged and hanging by wires with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing mirror damaged and light missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view hanging by wires (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going cloudy beam still visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going cloudy beam still visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14T strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little to no reserve travel

  3. Pass20,098 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    20,098 km
    Test number
    191379566889
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread

  4. Fail20,098 km (+1,114)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,098 km
    Test number
    497501570367
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread

  5. Pass18,984 km (+35)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    18,984 km
    Test number
    265327940835
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail18,949 km (+1,883)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,949 km
    Test number
    632851780206
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass17,066 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    17,066 km
    Test number
    478406438974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail17,066 km (+9,256)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,066 km
    Test number
    641572188022
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass7,810 km (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    7,810 km
    Test number
    292048914447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,789 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    7,789 km
    Test number
    455466611738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    7,666 miles
    Test number
    142808351734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail7,665 km3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,665 km
    Test number
    417589273833
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about LK56 ORL

Does LK56 ORL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 ORL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ORL?
The MOT on LK56 ORL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 ORL done?
LK56 ORL was recorded at 20,739 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,269 miles a year.
Has LK56 ORL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ORL has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 ORL 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 ORL find?
LK56 ORL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn - strong advisory.

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