VOLKSWAGEN POLO YT56XAH has 26 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 142,927 miles 10 months ago on Saturday 13th September 2025 at 08:00.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Sunday 20th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

YT56XAH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 2026142,927 MI
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2025142,847 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 2025142,760 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202420TH SEPTEMBER 2025137,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 2024137,942 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202320TH SEPTEMBER 2024131,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202220TH SEPTEMBER 2023126,365 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 202119TH SEPTEMBER 2022120,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 202019TH SEPTEMBER 2021114,412 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201919TH SEPTEMBER 2020109,366 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201819TH SEPTEMBER 2019103,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyres Rear Perished
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Perished
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201719TH SEPTEMBER 201898,542 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 201798,478 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201614TH SEPTEMBER 201793,317 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201693,246 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201514TH SEPTEMBER 201687,581 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201587,581 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201414TH SEPTEMBER 201580,806 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201314TH SEPTEMBER 201472,953 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201214TH SEPTEMBER 201369,128 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201114TH SEPTEMBER 201266,574 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201166,574 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Stitching Badly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20107TH SEPTEMBER 201151,693 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201051,692 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Slight Crack
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 200926,115 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20097TH SEPTEMBER 201026,115 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YT56XAH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

YT56XAH MOT Comments

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YT56XAH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 142,927 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,522 miles

YT56XAH FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YT56XAH was manufactured on Thursday 7th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 142,927 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,522 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YT56XAH has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 20 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does YT56XAH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 13th July 2026 YT56XAH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YT56XAH Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 13th July 2026 YT56XAH does have Tax. Read more

When does YT56XAH Tax expire?

The current Tax for YT56XAH will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YT56XAH MOT expire?

The current MOT for YT56XAH will expire in 2 months on Sunday 20th September 2026. Read more

When did YT56XAH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YT56XAH was on Saturday 13th September 2025 at 08:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YT56XAH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for YT56XAH we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YT56XAH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for YT56XAH we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YT56XAH?

YT56XAH is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YT56XAH done?

The odometer reading for YT56XAH at the last MOT in September 2025 was 142,927 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,522 miles per year. Read more

How old is YT56XAH?

The vehicle YT56XAH was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 7th September 2006. Read more

What colour is YT56XAH?

The official colour of YT56XAH is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YT56XAH have?

YT56XAH has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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