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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS56 COJMOT history

LS56 COJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LS56 COJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
64,542 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 COJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 COJ was last recorded at 64,542 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,542 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,542 miles
  • 2024 – 57,072 miles
  • 2023 – 50,185 miles
  • 2022 – 40,945 miles
  • 2021 – 38,024 miles
  • 2020 – 35,132 miles
  • 2019 – 33,614 miles
  • 2018 – 30,641 miles
  • 2017 – 26,404 miles
  • 2016 – 23,688 miles
  • 2015 – 20,277 miles
  • 2014 – 16,432 miles
  • 2013 – 12,482 miles
  • 2012 – 10,236 miles
  • 2011 – 8,925 miles
  • 2010 – 8,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,542 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,542 miles5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    292802111381
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,542 miles (+7,470)3 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    854800817852
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass57,072 miles (+6,887)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,072 miles
    Test number
    849653607482
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear wiper is smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre's are getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass50,185 miles (+9,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    141309834854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tyre begining to bald

  5. Pass40,945 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    908513796817
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail40,945 miles (+2,921)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    855935908257
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass38,024 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    808652856949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,132 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,132 miles
    Test number
    115252895189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,936 miles (+1,322)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    34,936 miles
    Test number
    938920083534
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass33,614 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    33,614 miles
    Test number
    674850265339
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail33,614 miles (+2,973)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,614 miles
    Test number
    141973539813
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass30,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    554646488053
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance unit in wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Fail30,641 miles (+4,237)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    502882053072
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge and small buldge,tyre size is 185/60/R15 82H (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and almost through to the cords,would strongly advise changing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower bulb not working but upper one working as intended (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance unit in wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear two tyres are 12 years old,tyres void after 10 years

  14. Pass26,404 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,404 miles
    Test number
    498045485807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,688 miles (+3,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,688 miles
    Test number
    226864053844
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes soft
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 3mm and has various cuts on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge 185/60/14T

  16. Pass20,277 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,277 miles
    Test number
    119146875048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,432 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,432 miles
    Test number
    787092894019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,482 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,482 miles
    Test number
    719779973007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,236 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,236 miles
    Test number
    826174002138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,925 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,925 miles
    Test number
    239095791043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,160 miles
    Test number
    240214300105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 COJ

Does LS56 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 COJ expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 COJ?
The MOT on LS56 COJ expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 COJ done?
LS56 COJ was recorded at 64,542 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
Has LS56 COJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 COJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 COJ 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 COJ find?
LS56 COJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 5 minor defects and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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