Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
LS56 BYCMOT history
LS56 BYC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,782 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,782 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 BYC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 BYC was last recorded at 104,782 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,778 miles · 4 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,782 miles
- 2025 – 97,255 miles
- 2024 – 87,820 miles
- 2023 – 74,615 miles
- 2022 – 59,591 miles
- 2020 – 49,264 miles
- 2019 – 37,618 miles
- 2018 – 25,807 miles
- 2017 – 22,714 miles
- 2016 – 20,089 miles
- 2015 – 17,517 miles
- 2014 – 13,820 miles
- 2013 – 12,345 miles
- 2012 – 10,608 miles
- 2011 – 9,211 miles
- 2010 – 7,107 miles
- 2009 – 4,978 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,782 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front both side cv joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front linkage arm rubber upper/lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,782 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,782 miles
- Test number
- 396864057778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,778 miles (+7,523)1 dangerous11 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,778 miles
- Test number
- 212349130658
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,255 miles (+9,435)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 97,255 miles
- Test number
- 762717324304
- AdvisoryFront both side cv joint
- AdvisoryNearside Front linkage arm rubber upper/lower
Pass87,820 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 87,820 miles
- Test number
- 425043239424
- AdvisoryFront both side cv joint
- AdvisoryNearside Front linkage arm rubber upper/lower
Fail87,819 miles (+13,204)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,819 miles
- Test number
- 196204443225
- DangerousNearside Rear door dont open from inside and outside
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both side cv joint
- AdvisoryNearside Front linkage arm rubber upper/lower
Pass74,615 miles (+15,024)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 74,615 miles
- Test number
- 186334023143
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,591 miles (+10,327)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 59,591 miles
- Test number
- 389811555605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,264 miles (+11,646)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 49,264 miles
- Test number
- 406450650286
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass37,618 miles (+11,811)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,618 miles
- Test number
- 907122047189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryReg plate cracked
Pass25,807 miles (+3,093)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 25,807 miles
- Test number
- 205447124308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,714 miles (+2,625)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 22,714 miles
- Test number
- 376876339635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,089 miles (+2,572)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 20,089 miles
- Test number
- 453233487814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,517 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 17,517 miles
- Test number
- 762302177441
- AdvisoryFront and rear wipers smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail17,517 miles (+3,697)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,517 miles
- Test number
- 412431849015
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront and rear wipers smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass13,820 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 13,820 miles
- Test number
- 126396484216
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass12,345 miles (+1,737)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 12,345 miles
- Test number
- 979271983258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,608 miles (+1,397)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 10,608 miles
- Test number
- 645029282211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,211 miles (+2,104)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 9,211 miles
- Test number
- 567814181238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,107 miles (+2,129)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 7,107 miles
- Test number
- 694555580285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 4,978 miles
- Test number
- 304638209340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 BYC
- Does LS56 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BYC is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 BYC?
- The MOT on LS56 BYC is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 BYC done?
- LS56 BYC was recorded at 104,782 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,110 miles a year.
- Has LS56 BYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 BYC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS56 BYC 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 BYC find?
- LS56 BYC passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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