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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 WFTMOT history

LB57 WFT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
121,858 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 WFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 WFT was last recorded at 121,858 miles on 14 Dec 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,836 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,858 miles
  • 2023 – 111,288 miles
  • 2022 – 100,415 miles
  • 2021 – 94,536 miles
  • 2020 – 87,759 miles
  • 2019 – 83,477 miles
  • 2017 – 73,604 miles
  • 2016 – 67,392 miles
  • 2015 – 61,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,858 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,858 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    455920229893
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail121,836 miles (+1,133)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,836 miles
    Test number
    303039900232
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass120,703 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,703 miles
    Test number
    571830414959
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing pushed in - no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail120,701 miles (+9,413)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,701 miles
    Test number
    934113336986
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing pushed in - no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass111,288 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,288 miles
    Test number
    797148933339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,281 miles (+10,866)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,281 miles
    Test number
    772830170698
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass100,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    468592660073
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail100,415 miles (+5,879)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    310262845403
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low o.s + n.s.f (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass94,536 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    651450315619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail94,526 miles (+6,767)5 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,526 miles
    Test number
    509185014878
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass87,759 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    507981750914
    • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail87,757 miles (+4,280)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    571212740784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass83,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    988015047488
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
  14. Fail83,477 miles (+9,873)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    426672665101
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
  15. Pass73,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    806259791920
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flaxy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Fail73,604 miles (+6,212)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    623850503389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flaxy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass67,392 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    572565319511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    527987995133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 WFT

Does LB57 WFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 WFT expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 WFT?
The MOT on LB57 WFT expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 WFT done?
LB57 WFT was recorded at 121,858 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2024, an average of 6,439 miles a year.
Has LB57 WFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 WFT has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 WFT 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 WFT find?
LB57 WFT passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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