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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

LB57 VYZMOT history

LB57 VYZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
128,564 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VYZ was last recorded at 128,564 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,564 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,564 miles
  • 2023 – 113,743 miles
  • 2022 – 107,224 miles
  • 2021 – 99,730 miles
  • 2019 – 92,115 miles
  • 2017 – 89,346 miles
  • 2016 – 68,906 miles
  • 2015 – 61,313 miles
  • 2014 – 55,172 miles
  • 2013 – 50,228 miles
  • 2012 – 43,907 miles
  • 2011 – 33,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,564 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,564 miles
    Test number
    978433031585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,564 miles (+14,821)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,564 miles
    Test number
    730585461540
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,743 miles (+6,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,743 miles
    Test number
    502915816777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil around engine

  4. Pass107,224 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,224 miles
    Test number
    276303460296
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail107,218 miles (+7,488)1 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    592764494448
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,730 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    185519280717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,688 miles (+7,573)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,688 miles
    Test number
    547579388006
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass92,115 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,115 miles
    Test number
    147726965308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,114 miles (+800)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    675232007790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  10. Pass91,314 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    489460822380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,346 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,346 miles
    Test number
    305353302316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,927 miles (+17,021)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    163063710733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    130056837223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,906 miles (+7,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    361462791436
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass61,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    666374015039
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail61,313 miles (+6,141)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    149483215432
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Fail55,172 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    136371224025
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside side repeater slight damage

  18. Pass55,172 miles (+4,944)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    677091524016
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside side repeater slight damage

  19. Pass50,228 miles (+6,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    135874703431
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,907 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    616900812021
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail43,907 miles (+10,421)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    968700112039
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass33,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    526924301057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 VYZ

Does LB57 VYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VYZ expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VYZ?
The MOT on LB57 VYZ expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VYZ done?
LB57 VYZ was recorded at 128,564 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 6,821 miles a year.
Has LB57 VYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VYZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 VYZ 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 VYZ find?
LB57 VYZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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