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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LB57 KDJMOT history

LB57 KDJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,605 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KDJ was last recorded at 85,605 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,065 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
4,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,605 miles
  • 2025 – 82,336 miles
  • 2024 – 78,251 miles
  • 2023 – 74,672 miles
  • 2022 – 67,036 miles
  • 2021 – 56,559 miles
  • 2020 – 49,666 miles
  • 2019 – 44,806 miles
  • 2018 – 39,777 miles
  • 2017 – 33,690 miles
  • 2016 – 31,019 miles
  • 2015 – 30,158 miles
  • 2014 – 28,787 miles
  • 2013 – 26,776 miles
  • 2012 – 23,300 miles
  • 2011 – 17,362 miles
  • 2010 – 11,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,605 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,605 miles (+540)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    745161872157
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,065 miles (+2,729)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    133597633145
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,336 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    256869937616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    157182415442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,251 miles (+3,579)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    846984372155
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose multiple bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass74,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    417209317129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,672 miles (+7,636)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    848299868578
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    551112183030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,036 miles (+10,477)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    294075702857
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass56,559 miles (+6,893)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    168118694846
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,666 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,666 miles
    Test number
    704818915283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,806 miles (+5,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,806 miles
    Test number
    613374780616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  13. Pass39,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    161509172101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,777 miles (+6,087)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    679181408240
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass33,690 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,690 miles
    Test number
    966635881354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,019 miles (+861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,019 miles
    Test number
    376627221189
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass30,158 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    244942182062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,787 miles (+2,011)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,787 miles
    Test number
    215642164269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAerial missing
    • NoteRear silencer rusty
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail26,776 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,776 miles
    Test number
    147990863278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  20. Pass26,776 miles (+3,476)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,776 miles
    Test number
    367670963427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  21. Pass23,300 miles (+5,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,300 miles
    Test number
    346440472479
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

  22. Pass17,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,362 miles
    Test number
    557871301353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,362 miles (+5,720)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,362 miles
    Test number
    306461501356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/S MIRROR CRACKED

  24. Pass11,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,642 miles
    Test number
    342173510347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,642 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,642 miles
    Test number
    470503210428
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LB57 KDJ

Does LB57 KDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KDJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KDJ?
The MOT on LB57 KDJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KDJ done?
LB57 KDJ was recorded at 85,605 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,711 miles a year.
Has LB57 KDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KDJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 KDJ 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 KDJ find?
LB57 KDJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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