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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LS56 KWGMOT history

LS56 KWG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

LS56 KWG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2024
Mileage
116,988 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS56 KWG was last recorded at 116,988 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 2,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,171 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,817 miles
Average per year
6,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,988 miles
  • 2023 – 114,171 miles
  • 2022 – 106,227 miles
  • 2021 – 104,705 miles
  • 2020 – 99,492 miles
  • 2019 – 96,538 miles
  • 2018 – 94,073 miles
  • 2016 – 91,191 miles
  • 2015 – 83,521 miles
  • 2014 – 72,545 miles
  • 2013 – 61,069 miles
  • 2012 – 46,909 miles
  • 2011 – 37,942 miles
  • 2010 – 30,526 miles
  • 2009 – 19,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,988 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,988 miles (+2,817)5 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    802139065411
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,171 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    195924450371
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail114,171 miles (+7,944)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    892743423741
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    489603846431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,227 miles (+1,522)6 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    143604463771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass104,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,705 miles
    Test number
    155314839870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,705 miles (+5,213)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,705 miles
    Test number
    363757887169
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    489145436552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail99,492 miles (+2,954)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    672068588507
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass96,538 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    780083724524
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass94,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,073 miles
    Test number
    445595442354
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail94,073 miles (+2,882)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,073 miles
    Test number
    616016365710
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass91,191 miles (+7,670)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    896438327413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,521 miles (+10,976)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,521 miles
    Test number
    896832341732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,545 miles (+11,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    638081324319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,069 miles (+14,160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    766112333341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,909 miles (+8,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    248409212372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,942 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    947193031355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,526 miles (+10,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,526 miles
    Test number
    764312120356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,664 miles
    Test number
    942671639399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about LS56 KWG

Does LS56 KWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KWG expired on 11 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KWG?
The MOT on LS56 KWG expired on 11 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KWG done?
LS56 KWG was recorded at 116,988 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
Has LS56 KWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KWG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 KWG 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 KWG find?
LS56 KWG failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 5 dangerous defects and 8 major defects: nearside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, and 10 more.

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