
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
LS56 CUYMOT history
LS56 CUY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,368 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 91,368 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 CUY
- 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
- 29 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 CUY was last recorded at 91,368 miles on 29 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Nov 2022: 91,368 miles, lower than 91,524 miles on 23 Nov 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 91,524 miles · 23 Nov 2022
- Average per year
- 5,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 91,368 miles
- 2021 – 84,216 miles
- 2020 – 75,422 miles
- 2019 – 68,019 miles
- 2018 – 65,094 miles
- 2017 – 60,713 miles
- 2016 – 52,740 miles
- 2015 – 46,565 miles
- 2014 – 40,568 miles
- 2013 – 36,746 miles
- 2012 – 30,156 miles
- 2011 – 24,722 miles
- 2009 – 17,419 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Lower Fog Light Not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front fog light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,368 miles (-156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 91,368 miles
- Test number
- 264593950294
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
Fail91,524 miles (+7,308)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,524 miles
- Test number
- 419711736357
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
Pass84,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,216 miles
- Test number
- 912089804911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,216 miles (+6,926)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,216 miles
- Test number
- 245987666364
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,290 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 77,290 miles
- Test number
- 744396148466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog Light Not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail77,290 miles (+1,868)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,290 miles
- Test number
- 689600532955
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog Light Not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass75,422 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 75,422 miles
- Test number
- 360662647705
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndershields obscure some components
Fail75,422 miles (+7,403)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,422 miles
- Test number
- 641782481366
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat interior headlamp adj. not working (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure top mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndershields obscure some components
Pass68,019 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,019 miles
- Test number
- 537365786891
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndershields fitted obscuring some components
Fail68,019 miles (+2,925)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,019 miles
- Test number
- 365363306489
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light on all the time. (4.2.3 (c))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndershields fitted obscuring some components
Pass65,094 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 65,094 miles
- Test number
- 715065203182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,094 miles (+4,381)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,094 miles
- Test number
- 310947258735
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 60,713 miles
- Test number
- 483550376214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,713 miles (+7,973)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,713 miles
- Test number
- 537547546989
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass52,740 miles (+6,175)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,740 miles
- Test number
- 601220360776
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass46,565 miles (+5,997)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,565 miles
- Test number
- 737683135128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,568 miles (+3,822)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 40,568 miles
- Test number
- 975398444151
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass36,746 miles (+6,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 36,746 miles
- Test number
- 816131333283
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass30,156 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 30,156 miles
- Test number
- 216915962405
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail30,156 miles (+5,434)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,156 miles
- Test number
- 649025762100
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,722 miles (+7,303)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,722 miles
- Test number
- 208493251437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,419 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 17,419 miles
- Test number
- 424845569304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 CUY
- Does LS56 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 CUY expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 CUY?
- The MOT on LS56 CUY expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 CUY done?
- LS56 CUY was recorded at 91,368 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 5,727 miles a year.
- Has LS56 CUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 CUY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS56 CUY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS56 CUY find?
- LS56 CUY passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.
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