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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.

LS56 UPN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass65,718 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass57,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    698417974900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. Pass31,589 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    247800574265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,001 miles
    Test number
    775177161589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass28,318 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,318 miles
    Test number
    516769213246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,018 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,018 miles
    Test number
    935147922224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,895 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,895 miles
    Test number
    396309021438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,126 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    111712730210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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