# GP56LPJ — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

GP56LPJ is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2007-01-04. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for GP56LPJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | GP56LPJ |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1198cc |
| First registered | 2007-01-04 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2025-03-28 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 72.73%
- Total defects recorded: 69

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-29 10:19:14 | PASSED | 95,259 MI | 2025-03-28 00:00:00 |
| 2024-03-29 10:19:13 | FAILED | 95,259 MI | — |
| 2023-03-18 11:25:07 | PASSED | 88,701 MI | 2024-03-17 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-12 10:13:02 | PASSED | 77,028 MI | 2023-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-12 10:13:01 | FAILED | 77,028 MI | — |
| 2021-01-19 10:47:30 | PASSED | 70,383 MI | 2022-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2021-01-19 10:47:29 | FAILED | 70,383 MI | — |
| 2019-07-10 14:09:57 | PASSED | 65,011 MI | 2021-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-10 11:14:38 | FAILED | 65,011 MI | — |
| 2018-07-31 10:09:23 | PASSED | 61,478 MI | 2019-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2017-08-01 14:40:37 | PASSED | 54,763 MI | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-31 11:08:18 | PASSED | 54,006 MI | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-09 09:28:27 | PASSED | 44,756 MI | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-10 16:13:07 | FAILED | 34,760 MI | — |
| 2014-06-10 16:13:07 | PASSED | 34,760 MI | 2015-06-09 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-07 11:36:31 | PASSED | 25,031 MI | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-16 16:27:29 | PASSED | 19,268 MI | 2013-05-15 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-03 10:02:35 | PASSED | 17,289 MI | 2013-01-02 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-13 15:00:32 | PASSED | 10,781 MI | 2011-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-11 17:20:34 | PASSED | 5,577 MI | 2011-03-10 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-11 17:20:34 | FAILED | 5,577 MI | — |
| 2009-11-26 14:15:02 | PASSED | 5,342 MI | 2010-11-25 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-03-29 10:19:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2024-03-29 10:19:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2023-03-18 11:25:07 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2022-01-12 10:13:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder
- ADVISORY: Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2022-01-12 10:13:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder
- ADVISORY: Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2021-01-19 10:47:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Shoulders
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2021-01-19 10:47:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Shoulders
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2019-07-10 14:09:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust flexi leaking blowing and slightly loose

**2019-07-10 11:14:38 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust flexi leaking blowing and slightly loose
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

**2017-08-01 14:40:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: front wipers smearing slightly
- ADVISORY: both front tyres worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2015-06-09 09:28:27 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: several staples in Nearside rear tyre
- USER ENTERED: Staple in Offside rear tyre

**2014-06-10 16:13:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: all four tyres are perished and cracking
- USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2014-06-10 16:13:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- USER ENTERED: all four tyres are perished and cracking
- USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

**2010-03-11 17:20:34 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for GP56LPJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/GP56LPJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.