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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS56 CTFMOT history

LS56 CTF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LS56 CTF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,017 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 CTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 CTF was last recorded at 88,017 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,017 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,017 miles
  • 2025 – 85,627 miles
  • 2024 – 79,542 miles
  • 2023 – 71,500 miles
  • 2022 – 64,269 miles
  • 2021 – 55,115 miles
  • 2020 – 47,751 miles
  • 2019 – 39,018 miles
  • 2018 – 30,703 miles
  • 2017 – 29,508 miles
  • 2016 – 21,591 miles
  • 2015 – 16,129 miles
  • 2014 – 14,877 miles
  • 2013 – 11,993 miles
  • 2012 – 11,075 miles
  • 2011 – 9,303 miles
  • 2010 – 7,822 miles
  • 2009 – 6,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,017 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,017 miles
    Test number
    500957383031
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,017 miles (+2,390)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,017 miles
    Test number
    483886196092
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    802188167582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,627 miles (+6,085)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    635305696739
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    852811913912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,542 miles (+8,042)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    470369033113
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,500 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    609556979680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,269 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,269 miles
    Test number
    800788920709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,115 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    493241189892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    510904904226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,751 miles (+8,733)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    490999389125
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass39,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    401992784141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,018 miles (+8,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    998746625536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass30,703 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,703 miles
    Test number
    280735762839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,508 miles
    Test number
    269300782946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,508 miles (+7,917)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,508 miles
    Test number
    414821701497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass21,591 miles (+5,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,591 miles
    Test number
    254860475568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass16,129 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,129 miles
    Test number
    130200441762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,877 miles
    Test number
    838099074266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,877 miles (+2,884)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,877 miles
    Test number
    528559474276
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  21. Pass11,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,993 miles
    Test number
    958731493100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,993 miles (+918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,993 miles
    Test number
    526210993117
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass11,075 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,075 miles
    Test number
    755483392101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,303 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,303 miles
    Test number
    197175161178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,822 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,822 miles
    Test number
    493613770190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    6,637 miles
    Test number
    694658429328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 CTF

Does LS56 CTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 CTF is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 CTF?
The MOT on LS56 CTF is valid until 14 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 CTF done?
LS56 CTF was recorded at 88,017 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,994 miles a year.
Has LS56 CTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 CTF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 CTF 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 CTF find?
LS56 CTF passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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