
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass111,288 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 111,288 miles
- Test number
- 797148933339
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Pass67,392 miles (+6,159)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 67,392 miles
- Test number
- 572565319511
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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