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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,422 cc

LB57 DTVMOT history

LB57 DTV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,627 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 DTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 DTV was last recorded at 116,627 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 6,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,472 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,155 miles
Average per year
6,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,627 miles
  • 2024 – 110,472 miles
  • 2023 – 104,539 miles
  • 2022 – 99,567 miles
  • 2021 – 96,931 miles
  • 2020 – 91,848 miles
  • 2019 – 84,012 miles
  • 2018 – 76,915 miles
  • 2017 – 68,669 miles
  • 2016 – 59,421 miles
  • 2015 – 51,309 miles
  • 2014 – 43,693 miles
  • 2013 – 35,642 miles
  • 2012 – 27,643 miles
  • 2011 – 19,497 miles
  • 2010 – 14,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,627 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,627 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    242464620233
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass110,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    776310081614
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail110,472 miles (+5,921)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    299412366552
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass104,551 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    246282059000
    • 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))

  5. Fail104,539 miles (+4,972)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,539 miles
    Test number
    491884696779
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  6. Pass99,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    187008955605
    • 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))

  7. Fail99,567 miles (+2,636)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    959074192442
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass96,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,931 miles
    Test number
    446916185639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail96,931 miles (+5,083)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,931 miles
    Test number
    710617429771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,848 miles
    Test number
    384116454420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,848 miles (+7,836)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,848 miles
    Test number
    588647921044
    • Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,012 miles (+7,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    868801281112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,915 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    406178386416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,669 miles (+9,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,669 miles
    Test number
    889612817491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass59,421 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,421 miles
    Test number
    256897860443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,309 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    343364534632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,306 miles (+7,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    160042027268
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  18. Pass43,693 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    207186654300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    915540953326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,642 miles (+7,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    927108043349
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass27,643 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,643 miles
    Test number
    115114652367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,497 miles (+5,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,497 miles
    Test number
    478263351368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass14,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    14,066 miles
    Test number
    683467450322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 DTV

Does LB57 DTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 DTV is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 DTV?
The MOT on LB57 DTV is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 DTV done?
LB57 DTV was recorded at 116,627 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 6,828 miles a year.
Has LB57 DTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 DTV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 DTV 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 DTV find?
LB57 DTV passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe.

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