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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LS56 KAJMOT history

LS56 KAJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LS56 KAJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
40,975 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KAJ was last recorded at 40,975 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,882 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
1,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,975 miles
  • 2025 – 40,882 miles
  • 2024 – 40,695 miles
  • 2023 – 40,505 miles
  • 2022 – 40,160 miles
  • 2021 – 39,198 miles
  • 2020 – 37,687 miles
  • 2019 – 36,562 miles
  • 2018 – 36,132 miles
  • 2017 – 35,789 miles
  • 2016 – 35,348 miles
  • 2015 – 34,873 miles
  • 2014 – 34,368 miles
  • 2013 – 33,663 miles
  • 2012 – 31,697 miles
  • 2011 – 28,773 miles
  • 2010 – 21,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,975 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,975 miles (+93)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    411519994638
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass40,882 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    267900758794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass40,695 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    916644718114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass40,505 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,505 miles
    Test number
    733724007755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass40,160 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    326079438633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,198 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,198 miles
    Test number
    438213003507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    496123803932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,686 miles (+1,124)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    405625886941
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass36,562 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    760677029886
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail36,562 miles (+430)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    857881349034
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle damaged (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass36,132 miles (+343)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,132 miles
    Test number
    322487486848
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front wishbone( inner )bush has slightly play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyer has cracks

  12. Pass35,789 miles (+441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,789 miles
    Test number
    465175378215
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass35,348 miles (+475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    341974274319
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side inner (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake service has just passed the test

  14. Pass34,873 miles (+505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    508034175135
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass34,368 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,368 miles
    Test number
    168484754191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,663 miles (+1,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,663 miles
    Test number
    177595753135
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass31,697 miles (+2,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    975148252191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass28,773 miles (+7,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    606588271140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass21,716 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,716 miles
    Test number
    453100340019
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail21,714 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,714 miles
    Test number
    553740440004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LS56 KAJ

Does LS56 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KAJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KAJ?
The MOT on LS56 KAJ is valid until 17 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 KAJ done?
LS56 KAJ was recorded at 40,975 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,160 miles a year.
Has LS56 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KAJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LS56 KAJ 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 KAJ find?
LS56 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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