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LS56KYG
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LS56KYG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 19 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
16 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,908 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,527 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Steel wheel fitted nearside rear
- Exhaust rear section deteriorated
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steel wheel fitted nearside rear
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust rear section deteriorated
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,912 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Heavy condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,606 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
- Front flexi exhaust in poor condition
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front flexi exhaust in poor condition
- Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,422 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- reverse lamps inop
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,377 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,111 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,277 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,277 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,574 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,898 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside front tyres bald on inside edges
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,879 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,034 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,034 MI
6 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,863 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,461 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,319 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,063 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS56KYG was registered on 2006-12-12
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