Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
LS56 BXMMOT history
LS56 BXM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,947 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 114,947 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 BXM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 BXM was last recorded at 114,947 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 7,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 107,805 miles · 12 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,142 miles
- Average per year
- 6,601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 114,947 miles
- 2023 – 107,805 miles
- 2022 – 99,251 miles
- 2021 – 90,407 miles
- 2020 – 84,430 miles
- 2019 – 80,556 miles
- 2018 – 73,313 miles
- 2017 – 62,339 miles
- 2015 – 50,970 miles
- 2014 – 43,056 miles
- 2013 – 37,140 miles
- 2012 – 34,441 miles
- 2011 – 27,645 miles
- 2010 – 21,424 miles
- 2009 – 15,782 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,947 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,947 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 114,947 miles
- Test number
- 298908313234
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail114,947 miles (+7,142)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,947 miles
- Test number
- 679106543999
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass107,805 miles (+8,554)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,805 miles
- Test number
- 682015239028
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass99,251 miles (+8,844)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,251 miles
- Test number
- 433166422755
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass90,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 90,407 miles
- Test number
- 786430325439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,407 miles (+5,977)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,407 miles
- Test number
- 138998028149
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,430 miles (+3,874)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 84,430 miles
- Test number
- 631884533599
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,556 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,556 miles
- Test number
- 625540593915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,551 miles (+7,238)5 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,551 miles
- Test number
- 312489953947
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,313 miles (+10,974)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,313 miles
- Test number
- 962193331940
- AdvisoryEngine light is on
- AdvisoryN.s side repeater requires attention
- AdvisoryO.s.r brake requires attention
Pass62,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 62,339 miles
- Test number
- 166593582344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,339 miles (+11,369)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,339 miles
- Test number
- 897045600689
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Pass50,970 miles (+7,914)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 50,970 miles
- Test number
- 420707500067
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,056 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,056 miles
- Test number
- 168346354329
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres very close to limit need replacing
Pass43,056 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 43,056 miles
- Test number
- 497956954341
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres very close to limit need replacing
Pass43,038 miles (+5,898)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,038 miles
- Test number
- 496334974236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass37,140 miles (+2,699)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 37,140 miles
- Test number
- 268216123258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,441 miles (+968)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,441 miles
- Test number
- 367661862443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass33,473 miles (+5,828)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 33,473 miles
- Test number
- 757564492128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteENGINE management light is on.
Pass27,645 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 27,645 miles
- Test number
- 227893591161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail27,645 miles (+6,221)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,645 miles
- Test number
- 278913791193
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass21,424 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 21,424 miles
- Test number
- 201657080142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail21,424 miles (+5,642)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,424 miles
- Test number
- 871647380114
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 15,782 miles
- Test number
- 342471419241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 BXM
- Does LS56 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 BXM expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 BXM?
- The MOT on LS56 BXM expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 BXM done?
- LS56 BXM was recorded at 114,947 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
- Has LS56 BXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 BXM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS56 BXM 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 LS56 BXM find?
- LS56 BXM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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