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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LS56 KYKMOT history

LS56 KYK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS56 KYK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,252 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KYK was last recorded at 120,252 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,832 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,420 miles
Average per year
6,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,252 miles
  • 2024 – 114,832 miles
  • 2023 – 109,515 miles
  • 2022 – 104,555 miles
  • 2021 – 99,680 miles
  • 2020 – 93,872 miles
  • 2019 – 88,736 miles
  • 2018 – 82,076 miles
  • 2017 – 76,787 miles
  • 2015 – 65,143 miles
  • 2014 – 59,112 miles
  • 2012 – 43,957 miles
  • 2011 – 38,926 miles
  • 2010 – 30,816 miles
  • 2009 – 22,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,252 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close.and deep cuts, (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside side repeater poor.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside headlight-condensation.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust silencer weak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,252 miles (+5,420)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,252 miles
    Test number
    353541732784
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close.and deep cuts, (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater poor.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak.

  2. Pass114,832 miles (+5,317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    275152346434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre-numerous cuts.
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front exhaust clamp.

  3. Pass109,515 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    470032098821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight-condensation.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak.

  4. Fail109,513 miles (+4,958)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    586061098294
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight-condensation.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak.

  5. Pass104,555 miles (+31)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    301921153247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak on downpipe.

  6. Fail104,524 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,524 miles
    Test number
    940696353304
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak on downpipe.

  7. Pass99,680 miles (+5,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    245721656088
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r top casing adrift
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light glass cracked

  8. Pass93,872 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    434742548744
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail93,872 miles (+5,136)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    563825568325
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass88,736 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    126161332140
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f slight feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing mirror ind lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOuter rubbers on rear shock absorbers adrift
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front no plate

  11. Fail88,736 miles (+6,660)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    665032656113
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r fit new bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fit new wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f slight feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing mirror ind lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOuter rubbers on rear shock absorbers adrift
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front no plate

  12. Pass82,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,076 miles
    Test number
    619875319867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs are lipped but pads all ok.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edges but no cords exposed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror indicator cracked but working all ok.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edges but no cords exposed.

  13. Fail82,072 miles (+5,285)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    885589633357
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs are lipped but pads all ok.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edges but no cords exposed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror indicator cracked but working all ok.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edges but no cords exposed.

  14. Pass76,787 miles (+4,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    152855737740
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorver outer casings adrift
    • AdvisorySome rusting to rear discs

  15. Pass71,791 miles (+6,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    551578520398
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock abs outer casings insecure
    • AdvisoryLow brake pad warning light on pads ok

  16. Pass65,143 miles (+6,031)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    469829225720
    • AdvisoryFront rust ridges on discs
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre poor inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rust ridges on discs
    • AdvisoryPad wear indicator on dash wire broken nearside front

  17. Pass59,112 miles (+6,455)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    907756244330
    • NoteFront pads 75 percent worn
    • NoteN/s/r top shock/absorver casing adrift

  18. Pass52,657 miles (+8,700)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,657 miles
    Test number
    459435714013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads 75 percent wear

  19. Pass43,957 miles (+5,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,957 miles
    Test number
    347885852341
    • 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)

  20. Pass38,926 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    327370751357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,816 miles
    Test number
    580894950392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,816 miles (+8,715)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,816 miles
    Test number
    941834150340
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass22,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,101 miles
    Test number
    541697959344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KYK

Does LS56 KYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KYK is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KYK?
The MOT on LS56 KYK is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KYK done?
LS56 KYK was recorded at 120,252 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,142 miles a year.
Has LS56 KYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KYK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 KYK 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 KYK find?
LS56 KYK passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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