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LS56BYD
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LS56BYD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 138,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed bad engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,694 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,974 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers
18 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,530 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,825 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not accessible (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel brg not tested brake binding
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,865 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022 6 Jun 202618 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,681 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020 6 Jun 202620 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,579 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,921 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,847 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,067 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
27 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,067 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,904 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
28 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,904 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,248 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 6 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,267 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 6 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,212 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2012 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,149 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 20,149 MI
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LS56BYD was registered on 2006-11-15
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