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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LS56 KXPMOT history

LS56 KXP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LS56 KXP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,101 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KXP
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
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KXP was last recorded at 150,101 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,080 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
8,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,101 miles
  • 2025 – 145,078 miles
  • 2024 – 137,238 miles
  • 2023 – 127,948 miles
  • 2022 – 116,343 miles
  • 2021 – 108,333 miles
  • 2020 – 102,937 miles
  • 2019 – 87,770 miles
  • 2018 – 78,201 miles
  • 2017 – 67,909 miles
  • 2016 – 58,117 miles
  • 2015 – 48,075 miles
  • 2014 – 38,717 miles
  • 2012 – 27,157 miles
  • 2011 – 19,045 miles
  • 2010 – 16,955 miles
  • 2009 – 14,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/r14 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,101 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,101 miles
    Test number
    497975773927
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail150,080 miles (+5,002)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,080 miles
    Test number
    919902512376
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,078 miles (+7,840)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,078 miles
    Test number
    326050345518
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,238 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,238 miles
    Test number
    632709692378
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,233 miles (+9,285)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    285279967960
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,948 miles (+11,605)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,948 miles
    Test number
    105206343170
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN IN 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN IN 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    163675709875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/r14 tread on limit on inner edge.(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,343 miles (+8,010)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    634838933146
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/r14 tread on limit on inner edge.(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    233244996802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,333 miles (+5,396)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    789734210908
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust insecure from joint.

  11. Pass102,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    242560156430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,937 miles (+15,167)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    941409161977
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint insecure & slightly blowing.

  13. Pass87,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    560786921378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,769 miles (+9,568)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    608079930983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass78,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,201 miles
    Test number
    826888401889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  16. Fail78,201 miles (+6)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,201 miles
    Test number
    251500480111
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  17. Fail78,195 miles (+10,286)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,195 miles
    Test number
    786745153075
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  18. Pass67,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    335020014235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,909 miles (+9,792)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    641138842058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass58,117 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    620676415382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    645629715168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass48,075 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    815729415185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,717 miles (+11,560)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    335770124196
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s & n/s front suspension arm bushes worn.

  24. Pass27,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    138620852322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail27,157 miles (+8,112)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    308030552343
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass19,045 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,045 miles
    Test number
    466795421383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,955 miles (+2,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,955 miles
    Test number
    802944730351
    • NoteAdvise handbrake be adjusted

  28. Pass14,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,762 miles
    Test number
    284002249342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KXP

Does LS56 KXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KXP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KXP?
The MOT on LS56 KXP is valid until 28 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 KXP done?
LS56 KXP was recorded at 150,101 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 8,259 miles a year.
Has LS56 KXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KXP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 KXP 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 KXP find?
LS56 KXP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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