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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 WFJMOT history

LB57 WFJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,181 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 WFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 WFJ was last recorded at 122,181 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,159 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,181 miles
  • 2025 – 118,199 miles
  • 2024 – 114,837 miles
  • 2023 – 112,158 miles
  • 2022 – 111,353 miles
  • 2021 – 108,539 miles
  • 2020 – 106,218 miles
  • 2019 – 103,933 miles
  • 2018 – 98,353 miles
  • 2017 – 93,602 miles
  • 2016 – 88,896 miles
  • 2015 – 83,194 miles
  • 2013 – 79,515 miles
  • 2012 – 74,110 miles
  • 2011 – 43,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,181 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    774284145460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail122,159 miles (+3,960)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,159 miles
    Test number
    996778653189
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass118,199 miles (+3,362)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,199 miles
    Test number
    955409196635
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUbcc

  4. Pass114,837 miles (+2,679)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,837 miles
    Test number
    505402349394
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,158 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,158 miles
    Test number
    329411308221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,353 miles (+2,814)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,353 miles
    Test number
    856349878969
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass108,539 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    671819357672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,218 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    494730324691
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass103,933 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    849914561432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,353 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    616065536642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,602 miles (+4,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    414217166088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Rack pipes (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass88,896 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    875409034459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,728 miles (+5,534)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,728 miles
    Test number
    149387950756
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,194 miles
    Test number
    485869965161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,194 miles (+3,679)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,194 miles
    Test number
    326868765120
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Fail79,515 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,515 miles
    Test number
    407774363467
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass79,515 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,515 miles
    Test number
    848684763378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,110 miles (+10,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    239177452374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,667 miles (+20,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,667 miles
    Test number
    859727202095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  20. Pass43,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    135268701438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,325 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    406658701083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB57 WFJ

Does LB57 WFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 WFJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 WFJ?
The MOT on LB57 WFJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 WFJ done?
LB57 WFJ was recorded at 122,181 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has LB57 WFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 WFJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 WFJ 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 WFJ find?
LB57 WFJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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