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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LB57 KCZMOT history

LB57 KCZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
118,148 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KCZ
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
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KCZ was last recorded at 118,148 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,791 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,357 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,148 miles
  • 2025 – 114,791 miles
  • 2024 – 108,518 miles
  • 2023 – 103,554 miles
  • 2022 – 97,780 miles
  • 2021 – 94,053 miles
  • 2020 – 92,492 miles
  • 2019 – 80,805 miles
  • 2018 – 78,653 miles
  • 2017 – 66,472 miles
  • 2016 – 62,711 miles
  • 2012 – 60,306 miles
  • 2011 – 51,651 miles
  • 2010 – 40,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,148 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront fog lamps unable to be switched off
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not workingRecorded 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    248108341434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps unable to be switched off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Fail118,148 miles (+3,357)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    798976375791
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps unable to be switched off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Pass114,791 miles (+6,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    127903202624
    • AdvisoryBoth washer jets weak, possible split in supply pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  4. Pass108,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,518 miles
    Test number
    305497202396
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail108,518 miles (+4,964)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,518 miles
    Test number
    619442592761
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    959789241673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail103,554 miles (+5,774)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    973304737315
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,780 miles (+3,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    203136710856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass94,053 miles (+1,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    658059834497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,492 miles (+11,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,492 miles
    Test number
    706004080366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre edge worn slightly

  11. Pass80,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    489165283556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail80,805 miles (+2,152)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    957708741435
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,653 miles (+12,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    915609324984
    • AdvisoryCorroded rear exhaust box
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass66,472 miles (+3,761)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,472 miles
    Test number
    963081297137
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all perished and rear distorted (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass62,711 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    760318942466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    428910142313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail60,306 miles (+8,655)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    558170442309
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass51,651 miles (+10,700)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    925812441307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note1x nearside rear sidelight bulbs not working
    • NoteDent in offside front wing
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack inner joint

  19. Pass40,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    584694240345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,951 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    190074540352
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB57 KCZ

Does LB57 KCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KCZ is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KCZ?
The MOT on LB57 KCZ is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KCZ done?
LB57 KCZ was recorded at 118,148 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has LB57 KCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KCZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 KCZ 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 KCZ find?
LB57 KCZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join; front fog lamps unable to be switched off; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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