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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LS56 KYNMOT history

LS56 KYN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LS56 KYN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,537 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KYN was last recorded at 103,537 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 12,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,334 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,203 miles
Average per year
6,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,537 miles
  • 2025 – 91,334 miles
  • 2024 – 83,948 miles
  • 2023 – 75,613 miles
  • 2022 – 68,273 miles
  • 2020 – 61,738 miles
  • 2019 – 60,337 miles
  • 2018 – 54,203 miles
  • 2017 – 44,763 miles
  • 2016 – 37,283 miles
  • 2015 – 27,168 miles
  • 2014 – 21,803 miles
  • 2012 – 17,267 miles
  • 2011 – 8,562 miles
  • 2010 – 5,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,537 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,537 miles (+12,203)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    221920313014
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  2. Pass91,334 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    935615960594
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail91,320 miles (+7,372)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    849185336663
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working when brakes are operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass83,948 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    814825956943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail83,858 miles (+8,245)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    749533542987
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,613 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    909653536174
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail75,611 miles (+7,338)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    409676706377
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass68,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    926788713319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,273 miles (+6,535)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    398345911791
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,738 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    888846250322
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail61,738 miles (+1,401)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    397706194154
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass60,337 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    122208356702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,203 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    925053932411
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail54,203 miles (+9,440)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    326991305376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass44,763 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,763 miles
    Test number
    825407828035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,586 miles (+7,303)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    837115338494
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,283 miles (+5,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,283 miles
    Test number
    709503457631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres getting low

  18. Pass31,945 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,945 miles
    Test number
    539661971061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,168 miles (+5,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    135159805074
    • NoteWipers just starting to smear

  20. Pass21,803 miles (+4,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,803 miles
    Test number
    575635004056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass17,267 miles (+4,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    17,267 miles
    Test number
    496454362478
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass12,686 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    12,686 miles
    Test number
    807944602022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    8,562 miles
    Test number
    717784601041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail8,562 miles (+2,632)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,562 miles
    Test number
    676614701079
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass5,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    5,930 miles
    Test number
    253308220069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail5,930 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,930 miles
    Test number
    420018020043
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS56 KYN

Does LS56 KYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KYN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KYN?
The MOT on LS56 KYN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KYN done?
LS56 KYN was recorded at 103,537 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,109 miles a year.
Has LS56 KYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KYN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KYN 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 KYN find?
LS56 KYN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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