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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LS56 BYAMOT history

LS56 BYA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LS56 BYA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,120 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BYA was last recorded at 170,120 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,047 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
9,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,120 miles
  • 2025 – 164,158 miles
  • 2024 – 158,818 miles
  • 2023 – 151,301 miles
  • 2022 – 140,356 miles
  • 2020 – 132,784 miles
  • 2019 – 123,061 miles
  • 2018 – 105,881 miles
  • 2017 – 92,567 miles
  • 2016 – 79,716 miles
  • 2015 – 65,745 miles
  • 2014 – 34,136 miles
  • 2013 – 29,241 miles
  • 2012 – 23,694 miles
  • 2011 – 17,862 miles
  • 2010 – 13,168 miles
  • 2009 – 12,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,120 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,120 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,120 miles
    Test number
    334064160160
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail170,047 miles (+5,889)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,047 miles
    Test number
    319368271505
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass164,158 miles (+5,340)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,158 miles
    Test number
    564918472527
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  4. Pass158,818 miles (+7,517)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,818 miles
    Test number
    461866186516
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass151,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,301 miles
    Test number
    761295820615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,301 miles (+10,945)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,301 miles
    Test number
    507553382747
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass140,356 miles (+7,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,356 miles
    Test number
    360077340127
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section has slight blow
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker has slight weep of fluid

  8. Pass132,784 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,784 miles
    Test number
    968156788798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,061 miles (+17,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    827933439473
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boots have slight weep of greace
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake rubbing slightly

  10. Pass105,881 miles (+13,314)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,881 miles
    Test number
    731405925767
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt and moisture. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt and moisture. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads getting low at 3 mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread low at 2 mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,567 miles (+12,851)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    859794337946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,716 miles
    Test number
    474172304099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,716 miles (+13,971)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,716 miles
    Test number
    536476083158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,745 miles (+31,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,745 miles
    Test number
    391197241069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  15. Pass34,136 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,136 miles
    Test number
    427925714085
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail34,136 miles (+4,895)2 failures2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,136 miles
    Test number
    598925914075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass29,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,241 miles
    Test number
    206325743080
    • NoteNearside front door damaged

  18. Fail29,241 miles (+5,547)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,241 miles
    Test number
    427535543000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside front door damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  19. Pass23,694 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,694 miles
    Test number
    645111722078
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail23,693 miles (+5,831)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,693 miles
    Test number
    897880622084
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail17,862 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,862 miles
    Test number
    639255131072
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass17,862 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,862 miles
    Test number
    858205931072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,168 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,168 miles
    Test number
    960180340089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,509 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,509 miles
    Test number
    542542889214
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged (cracked) Ok for MOT.

Questions about LS56 BYA

Does LS56 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BYA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BYA?
The MOT on LS56 BYA is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BYA done?
LS56 BYA was recorded at 170,120 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,670 miles a year.
Has LS56 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BYA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 BYA 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 BYA find?
LS56 BYA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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