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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LS56 ZRFMOT history

LS56 ZRF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

LS56 ZRF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
89,956 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZRF was last recorded at 89,956 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 2,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,513 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,443 miles
Average per year
4,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,956 miles
  • 2023 – 87,513 miles
  • 2022 – 84,950 miles
  • 2021 – 81,947 miles
  • 2020 – 76,939 miles
  • 2018 – 73,454 miles
  • 2017 – 59,451 miles
  • 2016 – 54,755 miles
  • 2014 – 51,060 miles
  • 2013 – 47,633 miles
  • 2012 – 43,561 miles
  • 2011 – 40,037 miles
  • 2010 – 34,458 miles
  • 2009 – 22,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,956 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront number plate damageRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,956 miles (+2,443)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    536824103796
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,513 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,513 miles
    Test number
    130209568871
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail87,507 miles (+17)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,507 miles
    Test number
    279376321541
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail87,490 miles (+2,540)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    500725952915
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,950 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    386739294298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    281615436556
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail81,947 miles (+5,008)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    831660591825
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass76,939 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    476468092866
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTY DAMAGE (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail76,939 miles (+60)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    536895757537
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTY DAMAGE (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail76,879 miles (+3,425)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    461066735231
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect top (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  11. Pass73,454 miles (+6,849)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,454 miles
    Test number
    262138727907
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass66,605 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    830102429425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,451 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,451 miles
    Test number
    248690591042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,755 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    932117871728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail54,742 miles (+3,682)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,742 miles
    Test number
    230508737966
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass51,060 miles (+3,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,060 miles
    Test number
    776394954369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,633 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,633 miles
    Test number
    695268343314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,561 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,561 miles
    Test number
    696739452340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,037 miles (+5,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,037 miles
    Test number
    298801151342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,458 miles (+11,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    992309640352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,865 miles
    Test number
    663108749370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 ZRF

Does LS56 ZRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 ZRF expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZRF?
The MOT on LS56 ZRF expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 ZRF done?
LS56 ZRF was recorded at 89,956 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZRF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZRF 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 ZRF find?
LS56 ZRF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front number plate damage; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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