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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LB57 DSUMOT history

LB57 DSU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,418 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 DSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 DSU was last recorded at 135,418 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,416 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,418 miles
  • 2024 – 129,156 miles
  • 2023 – 122,244 miles
  • 2022 – 110,997 miles
  • 2021 – 86,030 miles
  • 2020 – 81,836 miles
  • 2019 – 79,193 miles
  • 2018 – 74,096 miles
  • 2017 – 67,403 miles
  • 2016 – 59,202 miles
  • 2015 – 51,196 miles
  • 2014 – 44,074 miles
  • 2013 – 37,175 miles
  • 2012 – 26,882 miles
  • 2011 – 19,255 miles
  • 2010 – 10,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,418 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front wipers smear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,418 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,418 miles
    Test number
    616433759765
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,416 miles (+6,260)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,416 miles
    Test number
    861195057547
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,156 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,156 miles
    Test number
    536918571034
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail129,155 miles (+6,911)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,155 miles
    Test number
    868430444052
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass122,244 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    285290739432
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail122,244 miles (+11,247)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    331575281377
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass110,997 miles (+24,967)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,997 miles
    Test number
    284103057228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,030 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,030 miles
    Test number
    230738640007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,836 miles (+2,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,836 miles
    Test number
    933921874521
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass79,193 miles (+5,097)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    936674860537
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,096 miles (+6,693)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    387459877895
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,403 miles (+8,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,403 miles
    Test number
    618385764613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush splitting
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod inner joint

  13. Pass59,202 miles (+8,006)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,202 miles
    Test number
    992579339848
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap sealing washer perishing

  14. Pass51,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    992975548822
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is becoming defaced
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush is starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear

  15. Fail51,196 miles (+7,122)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    433227950407
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is becoming defaced
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush is starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear

  16. Pass44,074 miles (+6,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    478611824384
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  17. Fail37,175 miles4 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    187319423383
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads are very low.
    • NoteFront number plate is becoming defaced.
    • NoteSmall stone cuts in n/s/r tyre tread.

  18. Pass37,175 miles (+10,293)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    848039023317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads are very low.
    • NoteFront number plate is becoming defaced.
    • NoteSmall stone cuts in n/s/r tyre tread.

  19. Pass26,882 miles (+7,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,882 miles
    Test number
    445084622388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass19,255 miles (+8,473)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,255 miles
    Test number
    135756221374
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteSlight oil leak?

  21. Pass10,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,782 miles
    Test number
    834122820310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 DSU

Does LB57 DSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 DSU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 DSU?
The MOT on LB57 DSU is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 DSU done?
LB57 DSU was recorded at 135,418 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 8,324 miles a year.
Has LB57 DSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 DSU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 DSU 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 DSU find?
LB57 DSU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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