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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS56 KYRMOT history

LS56 KYR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

LS56 KYR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
99,079 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KYR
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
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KYR was last recorded at 99,079 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,078 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,079 miles
  • 2024 – 90,279 miles
  • 2023 – 81,122 miles
  • 2022 – 71,977 miles
  • 2021 – 63,318 miles
  • 2020 – 53,306 miles
  • 2019 – 50,098 miles
  • 2018 – 45,276 miles
  • 2016 – 39,376 miles
  • 2015 – 31,330 miles
  • 2014 – 25,658 miles
  • 2013 – 20,581 miles
  • 2012 – 15,946 miles
  • 2011 – 10,770 miles
  • 2010 – 6,941 miles
  • 2009 – 5,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,079 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,079 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    534684396983
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail99,078 miles (+8,799)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,078 miles
    Test number
    247227798684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass90,279 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    745348212589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,278 miles (+9,156)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,278 miles
    Test number
    820090759585
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,122 miles
    Test number
    381912127260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,120 miles (+9,143)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    982058903170
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass71,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    866410390304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,975 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    412397831189
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail71,974 miles (+8,656)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,974 miles
    Test number
    795949582301
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass63,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    611242570334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail63,317 miles (+10,011)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    792800466990
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,306 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    455275831150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,098 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    744560340856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    373657476956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail45,276 miles (+5,900)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    955209369765
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,376 miles (+8,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,376 miles
    Test number
    211574515296
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror insecure

  17. Pass31,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    496219798050
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail31,330 miles (+5,672)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    327170357931
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass25,658 miles (+5,077)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    408535924383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut

  20. Pass20,581 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    567245223334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,946 miles
    Test number
    598355122352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,946 miles (+5,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,946 miles
    Test number
    187665822366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass10,770 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,770 miles
    Test number
    268112931322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,941 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    6,941 miles
    Test number
    102477020399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail6,934 miles (+1,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,934 miles
    Test number
    501313320343
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  26. Pass5,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,283 miles
    Test number
    474583609488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KYR

Does LS56 KYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KYR expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KYR?
The MOT on LS56 KYR expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KYR done?
LS56 KYR was recorded at 99,079 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 6,105 miles a year.
Has LS56 KYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KYR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KYR 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 KYR find?
LS56 KYR passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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