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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.

LS56 CUY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass91,368 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass84,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    912089804911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass60,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    483550376214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass24,722 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,722 miles
    Test number
    208493251437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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