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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LS56 KAAMOT history

LS56 KAA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LS56 KAA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,166 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KAA was last recorded at 87,166 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,161 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,166 miles
  • 2025 – 80,865 miles
  • 2024 – 77,085 miles
  • 2023 – 74,819 miles
  • 2022 – 70,610 miles
  • 2021 – 68,749 miles
  • 2020 – 63,885 miles
  • 2019 – 54,363 miles
  • 2018 – 47,710 miles
  • 2017 – 39,535 miles
  • 2016 – 37,926 miles
  • 2015 – 34,322 miles
  • 2014 – 31,178 miles
  • 2013 – 28,634 miles
  • 2012 – 27,208 miles
  • 2011 – 21,210 miles
  • 2009 – 14,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,166 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Auxiliary belt heavily deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,166 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    871748619241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass87,161 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    826893003878
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,160 miles (+6,295)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    251876945528
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,865 miles (+3,780)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    470191179924
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,085 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    952549203308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,819 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    537692785606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    747818146444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,610 miles (+1,861)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    332907589059
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass68,749 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    249233790386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,671 miles (+4,786)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,671 miles
    Test number
    807464809109
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass63,885 miles (+9,522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    352502518160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,363 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,363 miles
    Test number
    350815031460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass47,710 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    765525167949
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt heavily deteriorated

  14. Fail47,696 miles (+8,161)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    104955529451
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass39,535 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    327556184902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,926 miles (+3,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,926 miles
    Test number
    627627084620
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum level
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak present

  17. Pass34,322 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,322 miles
    Test number
    365386735147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,230 miles (+3,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,230 miles
    Test number
    107685125142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,178 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,178 miles
    Test number
    488520454147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,634 miles (+1,426)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,634 miles
    Test number
    165900043163
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass27,208 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,208 miles
    Test number
    368992262223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,927 miles (+4,717)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,927 miles
    Test number
    988302542120
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCoolant bottle low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
    • NoteNearside rear tyre under inflated
    • NoteSpare tyre seems under inflated

  23. Pass21,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,210 miles
    Test number
    415863941164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail21,210 miles (+6,591)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,210 miles
    Test number
    426343641124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass14,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,619 miles
    Test number
    802679829302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KAA

Does LS56 KAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KAA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KAA?
The MOT on LS56 KAA is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KAA done?
LS56 KAA was recorded at 87,166 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,305 miles a year.
Has LS56 KAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KAA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 KAA 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 KAA find?
LS56 KAA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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