
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
LS56 UPNMOT history
LS56 UPN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 65,718 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 UPN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 UPN was last recorded at 65,718 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,619 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,099 miles
- Average per year
- 2,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,718 miles
- 2025 – 62,619 miles
- 2024 – 57,461 miles
- 2023 – 54,029 miles
- 2022 – 50,025 miles
- 2021 – 45,954 miles
- 2020 – 42,575 miles
- 2019 – 39,440 miles
- 2018 – 33,226 miles
- 2017 – 31,589 miles
- 2016 – 30,001 miles
- 2015 – 29,558 miles
- 2014 – 29,163 miles
- 2013 – 28,318 miles
- 2012 – 27,018 miles
- 2011 – 25,895 miles
- 2010 – 25,126 miles
- 2009 – 21,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front screen wash leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,718 miles (+3,099)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 65,718 miles
- Test number
- 967661173169
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,619 miles (+5,158)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 62,619 miles
- Test number
- 593713941275
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass57,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 57,461 miles
- Test number
- 698417974900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,461 miles (+3,432)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,461 miles
- Test number
- 140149953921
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass54,029 miles (+4,004)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 54,029 miles
- Test number
- 493647469561
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,025 miles (+4,071)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 50,025 miles
- Test number
- 200057289434
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both headlamps misting
- AdvisoryFront washer hose leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,954 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 45,954 miles
- Test number
- 796825959576
- AdvisoryFront screen wash leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail45,953 miles (+3,378)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,953 miles
- Test number
- 190507278647
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront screen wash leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,575 miles (+3,135)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 42,575 miles
- Test number
- 732250736748
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,440 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 39,440 miles
- Test number
- 866371807262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail39,440 miles (+6,214)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,440 miles
- Test number
- 454246822683
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass33,226 miles (+1,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 33,226 miles
- Test number
- 224741259082
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear backbox corroded
Pass31,589 miles (+1,588)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 31,589 miles
- Test number
- 247800574265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 30,001 miles
- Test number
- 775177161589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,001 miles (+443)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,001 miles
- Test number
- 639270245314
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords appx. 07 years old (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords appx. 10 years old (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords appx. 07 years old (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBRAKE DISCS; front's, corroded & worn
Pass29,558 miles (+395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 29,558 miles
- Test number
- 338578851590
- AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres pairised
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass29,163 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 29,163 miles
- Test number
- 245619134270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail29,163 miles (+845)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,163 miles
- Test number
- 148048034246
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,318 miles (+1,300)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 28,318 miles
- Test number
- 516769213246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,018 miles (+1,123)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 27,018 miles
- Test number
- 935147922224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,895 miles (+769)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,895 miles
- Test number
- 396309021438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,126 miles (+4,059)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 25,126 miles
- Test number
- 111712730210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 21,067 miles
- Test number
- 313802359327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 UPN
- Does LS56 UPN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 UPN is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 UPN?
- The MOT on LS56 UPN is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 UPN done?
- LS56 UPN was recorded at 65,718 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,667 miles a year.
- Has LS56 UPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 UPN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS56 UPN 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 UPN find?
- LS56 UPN passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.
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