Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc
LB57 BARMOT history
LB57 BAR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 123,226 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 BAR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 6 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 BAR was last recorded at 123,226 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,226 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,226 miles
- 2025 – 121,023 miles
- 2024 – 118,255 miles
- 2023 – 116,289 miles
- 2022 – 114,229 miles
- 2021 – 112,466 miles
- 2020 – 111,028 miles
- 2019 – 108,642 miles
- 2018 – 104,530 miles
- 2017 – 94,062 miles
- 2016 – 86,921 miles
- 2015 – 79,339 miles
- 2014 – 70,233 miles
- 2013 – 58,225 miles
- 2012 – 49,548 miles
- 2011 – 40,383 miles
- 2010 – 31,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,226 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated , corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust system deteoriated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front tyre worn inner - outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,226 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 123,226 miles
- Test number
- 977753699848
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated , corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Fail123,226 miles (+2,203)1 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,226 miles
- Test number
- 737259649217
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated , corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Pass121,023 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 121,023 miles
- Test number
- 853016185155
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated , corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Fail121,023 miles (+2,768)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,023 miles
- Test number
- 540359697109
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated , corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Pass118,255 miles (+1,966)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 118,255 miles
- Test number
- 824675026686
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated , corroded
- AdvisorySuspension components bushes , gators perished
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Pass116,289 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 116,289 miles
- Test number
- 296541230743
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteoriated
- AdvisoryFront tyre worn inner - outer edges
- AdvisorySuspension bushes /gators perished
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail116,289 miles (+2,060)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,289 miles
- Test number
- 598207391091
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteoriated
- AdvisoryFront tyre worn inner - outer edges
- AdvisorySuspension bushes /gators perished
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass114,229 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,229 miles
- Test number
- 237720552917
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail114,229 miles (+1,763)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,229 miles
- Test number
- 115863066479
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,466 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 112,466 miles
- Test number
- 108864029303
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
Fail112,466 miles (+1,438)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,466 miles
- Test number
- 363837811985
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
Pass111,028 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 111,028 miles
- Test number
- 915400108082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
Fail111,028 miles (+2,386)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,028 miles
- Test number
- 964595725213
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
Pass108,642 miles (+4,112)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 108,642 miles
- Test number
- 705898736090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,530 miles (+10,468)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 104,530 miles
- Test number
- 507868731269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,062 miles (+7,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 94,062 miles
- Test number
- 492671576939
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Washer not working
Pass86,921 miles (+7,582)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 86,921 miles
- Test number
- 596706681745
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass79,339 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,339 miles
- Test number
- 875782015296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,335 miles (+9,102)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,335 miles
- Test number
- 857839705213
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the iner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the iner edge
Pass70,233 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 70,233 miles
- Test number
- 468946144299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,233 miles (+12,008)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,233 miles
- Test number
- 535926844284
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass58,225 miles (+8,677)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,225 miles
- Test number
- 635356123237
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,548 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 49,548 miles
- Test number
- 317518722240
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail49,548 miles (+9,165)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,548 miles
- Test number
- 518738922207
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,383 miles (+9,244)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,383 miles
- Test number
- 305698821271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 31,139 miles
- Test number
- 393640050408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB57 BAR
- Does LB57 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 BAR is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 BAR?
- The MOT on LB57 BAR is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB57 BAR done?
- LB57 BAR was recorded at 123,226 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
- Has LB57 BAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 BAR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB57 BAR 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 LB57 BAR find?
- LB57 BAR passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.
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