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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LS56 KXBMOT history

LS56 KXB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LS56 KXB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,952 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KXB was last recorded at 86,952 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,812 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,140 miles
Average per year
4,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,952 miles
  • 2025 – 85,812 miles
  • 2024 – 84,210 miles
  • 2023 – 82,423 miles
  • 2022 – 80,993 miles
  • 2021 – 77,371 miles
  • 2020 – 72,409 miles
  • 2019 – 64,140 miles
  • 2018 – 57,815 miles
  • 2017 – 52,941 miles
  • 2016 – 44,522 miles
  • 2015 – 35,568 miles
  • 2014 – 22,947 miles
  • 2012 – 20,262 miles
  • 2011 – 16,199 miles
  • 2010 – 10,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,952 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,952 miles (+1,140)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    234948215255
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass85,812 miles (+1,602)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    565057881034
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,210 miles (+1,787)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    501358780311
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass82,423 miles (+1,430)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,423 miles
    Test number
    324256026918
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass80,993 miles (+3,622)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    507733428591
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass77,371 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    824401656086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,409 miles (+31)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    506043830270
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail72,378 miles (+8,238)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    507081456482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass64,140 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    503359915781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,815 miles
    Test number
    635477765215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,815 miles (+4,874)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,815 miles
    Test number
    144509951220
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass52,941 miles (+8,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    684557275506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,522 miles (+8,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,522 miles
    Test number
    971586867092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Pass35,568 miles (+12,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,568 miles
    Test number
    265139295147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass22,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,947 miles
    Test number
    595611514225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,947 miles (+2,685)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,947 miles
    Test number
    347090514258
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass20,262 miles (+4,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,262 miles
    Test number
    855364022078
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass16,199 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,199 miles
    Test number
    617121421030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,547 miles
    Test number
    374825800041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KXB

Does LS56 KXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KXB is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KXB?
The MOT on LS56 KXB is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KXB done?
LS56 KXB was recorded at 86,952 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,615 miles a year.
Has LS56 KXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KXB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LS56 KXB 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 KXB find?
LS56 KXB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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