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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

LB57 XBFMOT history

LB57 XBF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
122,653 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XBF was last recorded at 122,653 miles on 6 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,648 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,653 miles
  • 2025 – 117,242 miles
  • 2024 – 111,446 miles
  • 2023 – 99,387 miles
  • 2022 – 89,984 miles
  • 2021 – 82,211 miles
  • 2020 – 78,894 miles
  • 2019 – 73,838 miles
  • 2018 – 68,468 miles
  • 2017 – 63,436 miles
  • 2016 – 58,702 miles
  • 2015 – 52,165 miles
  • 2014 – 43,995 miles
  • 2013 – 38,393 miles
  • 2012 – 30,771 miles
  • 2011 – 22,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,653 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp Does not emit a steady white lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,653 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,653 miles
    Test number
    666741028352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp Does not emit a steady white light

  2. Fail122,648 miles (+5,406)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    265806063334
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp Does not emit a steady white light
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass117,242 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    234607560948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp Does not emit a steady white light (red )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,242 miles (+5,796)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    411862561352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp Does not emit a steady white light (red )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,446 miles
    Test number
    688735486478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail111,446 miles (+12,059)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,446 miles
    Test number
    682128373040
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,387 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,387 miles
    Test number
    823399768001
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail99,386 miles (+9,402)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,386 miles
    Test number
    705567213846
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass89,984 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    229251671502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in track rod arm at rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail89,925 miles (+7,714)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    844808529589
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass82,211 miles (+3,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    82,211 miles
    Test number
    412837107427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass78,894 miles (+5,056)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,894 miles
    Test number
    354405868669
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil sump corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass73,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    202362574276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,838 miles (+5,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    394594679952
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass68,468 miles (+57)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,468 miles
    Test number
    299020684699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,411 miles (+4,975)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    231599109856
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  17. Pass63,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    676874042914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  18. Fail63,436 miles (+4,734)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    812788587646
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  19. Pass58,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    308545999981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,072 miles (+5,907)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    788806950461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    358968095034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail52,165 miles (+8,170)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    148167595420
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass43,995 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    837932994013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,393 miles (+7,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,393 miles
    Test number
    365264603050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass30,771 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    956576502003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,021 miles
    Test number
    156935201440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XBF

Does LB57 XBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XBF is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XBF?
The MOT on LB57 XBF is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XBF done?
LB57 XBF was recorded at 122,653 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,564 miles a year.
Has LB57 XBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XBF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 XBF 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 XBF find?
LB57 XBF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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