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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LB57 CENMOT history

LB57 CEN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,173 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 CEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 CEN was last recorded at 55,173 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,131 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,042 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,173 miles
  • 2025 – 54,131 miles
  • 2024 – 53,452 miles
  • 2023 – 52,425 miles
  • 2022 – 49,976 miles
  • 2020 – 49,409 miles
  • 2019 – 45,616 miles
  • 2018 – 44,478 miles
  • 2017 – 40,452 miles
  • 2016 – 37,300 miles
  • 2015 – 33,323 miles
  • 2014 – 29,703 miles
  • 2013 – 27,405 miles
  • 2012 – 24,290 miles
  • 2011 – 20,537 miles
  • 2010 – 16,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,173 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Corrosion on most of exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,173 miles (+1,042)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,173 miles
    Test number
    737580279581
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass54,131 miles (+679)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    569706086991
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,452 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    758166386354
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit full of water
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail53,452 miles (+1,027)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    397189489107
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working 382 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit full of water
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass52,425 miles (+2,449)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    846310611066
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  6. Pass49,976 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    282453084011
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most of exhaust system

  7. Fail49,964 miles (+555)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    643431097168
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot insecure clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side rear upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most of exhaust system

  8. Pass49,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    882291117209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,409 miles (+3,793)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    486520655364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass45,616 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    422787452474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,478 miles
    Test number
    769450527331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,478 miles (+4,026)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,478 miles
    Test number
    981428878368
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter has a small split and leaking grease

  13. Pass40,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,452 miles
    Test number
    281309051070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perishing side wall

  14. Fail40,452 miles (+3,152)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,452 miles
    Test number
    953515538110
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perishing side wall

  15. Pass37,300 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,300 miles
    Test number
    223062523959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail37,186 miles (+3,863)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    768607346353
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,323 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    851890653737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,703 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    289403724340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,405 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,405 miles
    Test number
    348248813353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,290 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,290 miles
    Test number
    808548912353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,537 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,537 miles
    Test number
    336168811397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,181 miles
    Test number
    480123820482
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about LB57 CEN

Does LB57 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 CEN is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 CEN?
The MOT on LB57 CEN is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 CEN done?
LB57 CEN was recorded at 55,173 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has LB57 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 CEN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 CEN 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 CEN find?
LB57 CEN passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust box corroded.

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