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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LS56 CRUMOT history

LS56 CRU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LS56 CRU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,784 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 CRU
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
23 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 CRU was last recorded at 144,784 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,782 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,784 miles
  • 2025 – 138,574 miles
  • 2024 – 124,665 miles
  • 2022 – 124,506 miles
  • 2021 – 123,539 miles
  • 2020 – 122,216 miles
  • 2019 – 117,913 miles
  • 2018 – 113,719 miles
  • 2017 – 110,855 miles
  • 2016 – 99,543 miles
  • 2015 – 89,404 miles
  • 2014 – 79,615 miles
  • 2013 – 67,135 miles
  • 2012 – 47,108 miles
  • 2011 – 33,623 miles
  • 2010 – 19,950 miles
  • 2009 – 7,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,784 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,784 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,784 miles
    Test number
    285991289173
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail144,782 miles (+6,208)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,782 miles
    Test number
    160594668029
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,574 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,574 miles
    Test number
    227840721869
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail138,568 miles (+13,903)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    844803267635
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass124,665 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    466630004519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,506 miles (+14)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,506 miles
    Test number
    575294758617
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

  7. Fail124,492 miles (+953)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,492 miles
    Test number
    504482219113
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,539 miles (+1,323)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    170687663833
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer wall has some damage

  9. Pass122,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,216 miles
    Test number
    249650877453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail122,216 miles (+4,303)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,216 miles
    Test number
    352777104796
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass117,913 miles (+4,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    701111715675
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread perished

  12. Pass113,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    831959806300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,717 miles (+2,862)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,717 miles
    Test number
    389750845953
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass110,855 miles (+11,312)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,855 miles
    Test number
    334217007795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,543 miles (+10,139)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    174000914200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,404 miles
    Test number
    103360615870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,404 miles (+9,789)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,404 miles
    Test number
    873938794583
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass79,615 miles (+12,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    107716144380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass67,135 miles (+20,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,135 miles
    Test number
    656618553339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,108 miles (+13,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    159250302317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    287519921358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,623 miles (+13,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    848299821326
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass19,950 miles (+12,298)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,950 miles
    Test number
    871826520324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,652 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    7,652 miles
    Test number
    850853229321
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on outer side walls

Questions about LS56 CRU

Does LS56 CRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 CRU is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 CRU?
The MOT on LS56 CRU is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 CRU done?
LS56 CRU was recorded at 144,784 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,142 miles a year.
Has LS56 CRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 CRU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 CRU 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 CRU find?
LS56 CRU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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