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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS56 KXMMOT history

LS56 KXM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LS56 KXM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,047 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KXM was last recorded at 122,047 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 7,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,952 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,095 miles
Average per year
5,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,047 miles
  • 2025 – 114,952 miles
  • 2024 – 107,000 miles
  • 2023 – 106,158 miles
  • 2022 – 105,790 miles
  • 2021 – 105,180 miles
  • 2020 – 103,815 miles
  • 2019 – 94,935 miles
  • 2018 – 92,841 miles
  • 2017 – 91,617 miles
  • 2016 – 88,570 miles
  • 2015 – 85,311 miles
  • 2014 – 79,041 miles
  • 2013 – 70,431 miles
  • 2012 – 61,143 miles
  • 2011 – 51,110 miles
  • 2010 – 46,081 miles
  • 2009 – 35,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,047 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,047 miles (+7,095)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,047 miles
    Test number
    241058090629
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass114,952 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,952 miles
    Test number
    412604735297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,000 miles (+842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,000 miles
    Test number
    947438244250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,158 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    954615118538
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,790 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    891829235175
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively both (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail105,790 miles (+610)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    448554042576
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively both (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,180 miles (+1,365)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    995803186034
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake and service brake low

  8. Pass103,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    611181942342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,815 miles (+8,880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    846714849014
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass94,935 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,935 miles
    Test number
    190427235052
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail94,935 miles (+2,094)6 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,935 miles
    Test number
    333615851009
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass92,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    656407505264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,841 miles (+1,224)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    748828070648
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass91,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,617 miles
    Test number
    253941480635
    • AdvisoryPresenter adviced head lamp bulbs

  15. Fail91,617 miles (+3,047)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,617 miles
    Test number
    844569298803
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPresenter adviced head lamp bulbs

  16. Pass88,570 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    484433703125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,311 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    555778045181
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteHigh leval brake light covered up

  18. Fail85,310 miles (+6,269)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    269218045171
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteHigh leval brake light covered up

  19. Pass79,041 miles (+8,610)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    716527854182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass70,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,431 miles
    Test number
    787638353147
    • NoteHigh leval stop light blacked out.

  21. Fail70,431 miles (+9,288)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,431 miles
    Test number
    388358953176
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass61,143 miles (+10,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    118433652175
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall.

  23. Pass51,110 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,110 miles
    Test number
    238551351151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,081 miles (+10,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    590912220398
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  25. Pass35,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,919 miles
    Test number
    404762429486
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  26. Fail35,915 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    240652329302
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms - bushes cracking slightly
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slightly long travel
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking

Questions about LS56 KXM

Does LS56 KXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KXM is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KXM?
The MOT on LS56 KXM is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KXM done?
LS56 KXM was recorded at 122,047 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,239 miles a year.
Has LS56 KXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KXM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 KXM 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 KXM find?
LS56 KXM passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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