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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,422 cc

LB57 DTYMOT history

LB57 DTY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 218,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
218,465 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 DTY
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
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 DTY was last recorded at 218,465 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 5,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,775 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,690 miles
Average per year
15,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 218,465 miles
  • 2020 – 212,775 miles
  • 2019 – 203,088 miles
  • 2018 – 195,743 miles
  • 2017 – 187,043 miles
  • 2016 – 176,336 miles
  • 2015 – 170,507 miles
  • 2014 – 161,157 miles
  • 2013 – 147,627 miles
  • 2012 – 125,656 miles
  • 2011 – 89,257 miles
  • 2010 – 52,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner and outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Center exhaust sleeve in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slightly rough when rotated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,465 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    218,465 miles
    Test number
    786890406505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail218,465 miles (+5,690)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,465 miles
    Test number
    363879453752
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass212,775 miles (+18)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    212,775 miles
    Test number
    930736979524
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlightly rough when rotated

  4. Fail212,757 miles (+9,669)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,757 miles
    Test number
    848478308352
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose at rear
    • AdvisorySlightly rough when rotated

  5. Pass203,088 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,088 miles
    Test number
    256282169618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass195,743 miles (+8,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    195,743 miles
    Test number
    469520026934
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryHigh leave brake light inop

  7. Pass187,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    187,043 miles
    Test number
    776970565934
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail187,043 miles (+10,707)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,043 miles
    Test number
    847584414078
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass176,336 miles (+5,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    176,336 miles
    Test number
    670002426452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 1/2 moon bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 1/2 moon bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass170,507 miles (+9,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    170,507 miles
    Test number
    547000573175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail161,157 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,157 miles
    Test number
    857430514379
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass161,157 miles (+13,530)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    161,157 miles
    Test number
    907300814334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    147,627 miles
    Test number
    486204283230
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail147,627 miles (+21,971)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,627 miles
    Test number
    797094483261
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass125,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,656 miles
    Test number
    399362512341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,656 miles (+36,399)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,656 miles
    Test number
    497562812338
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass89,257 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    168425621328
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/worn
    • NoteSlight smear from front wiper blades

  18. Fail89,257 miles (+36,432)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    468645821420
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/worn
    • NoteSlight smear from front wiper blades

  19. Pass52,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    884748240339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,825 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    544398940374
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

Questions about LB57 DTY

Does LB57 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 DTY expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 DTY?
The MOT on LB57 DTY expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 DTY done?
LB57 DTY was recorded at 218,465 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 15,053 miles a year.
Has LB57 DTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 DTY has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 DTY 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 DTY find?
LB57 DTY passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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