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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 WGXMOT history

LB57 WGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,468 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 WGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 WGX was last recorded at 71,468 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,460 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,468 miles
  • 2024 – 69,264 miles
  • 2023 – 67,818 miles
  • 2022 – 66,402 miles
  • 2021 – 63,184 miles
  • 2020 – 57,757 miles
  • 2019 – 54,692 miles
  • 2018 – 47,520 miles
  • 2017 – 38,010 miles
  • 2016 – 37,255 miles
  • 2015 – 36,165 miles
  • 2014 – 35,942 miles
  • 2013 – 28,233 miles
  • 2012 – 22,767 miles
  • 2011 – 19,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,468 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,468 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    185534157638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,460 miles (+2,196)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    326686557925
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not tested (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,264 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,264 miles
    Test number
    657881308817
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,264 miles (+1,446)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,264 miles
    Test number
    788355571540
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,818 miles (+1,416)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    779891383047
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    906220105432
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail66,402 miles (+3,218)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    677054389418
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass63,184 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    824734292199
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail63,183 miles (+5,426)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    584569187023
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass57,757 miles (+3,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    705914121196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  11. Pass54,692 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    937933468905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,520 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    240817792745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,861 miles
    Test number
    379881406563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,861 miles (+3,851)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,861 miles
    Test number
    575440700745
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass38,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    154466721875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,009 miles (+754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,009 miles
    Test number
    887235793710
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working In door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass37,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    205825837167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,255 miles (+1,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    809468693005
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass36,165 miles (+223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    308887525109
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

  20. Fail35,942 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    367056284258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass35,942 miles (+7,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    749006684271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,233 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    537735723303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,230 miles (+4,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,230 miles
    Test number
    298405063113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass22,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,767 miles
    Test number
    637316062134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,767 miles (+3,223)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,767 miles
    Test number
    737406862131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass19,544 miles (+2,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    236878371159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  27. Pass16,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,773 miles
    Test number
    777070111025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 WGX

Does LB57 WGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 WGX is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 WGX?
The MOT on LB57 WGX is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 WGX done?
LB57 WGX was recorded at 71,468 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has LB57 WGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 WGX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 WGX 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 WGX find?
LB57 WGX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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