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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 XBHMOT history

LB57 XBH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,660 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XBH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XBH was last recorded at 77,660 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 6,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,116 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,544 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,660 miles
  • 2024 – 71,116 miles
  • 2023 – 63,264 miles
  • 2022 – 55,321 miles
  • 2021 – 50,542 miles
  • 2020 – 45,584 miles
  • 2019 – 39,726 miles
  • 2018 – 34,993 miles
  • 2017 – 32,480 miles
  • 2016 – 29,735 miles
  • 2015 – 26,481 miles
  • 2014 – 23,704 miles
  • 2013 – 20,767 miles
  • 2012 – 17,001 miles
  • 2010 – 13,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,660 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,660 miles (+6,544)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,660 miles
    Test number
    729364946471
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  2. Pass71,116 miles (+7,852)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    775482735161
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass63,264 miles (+7,943)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,264 miles
    Test number
    695282296351
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass55,321 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    370978761899
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail55,321 miles (+4,779)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    818666374320
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass50,542 miles (+4,958)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    806062122302
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,584 miles (+5,858)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    590360691830
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass39,726 miles (+4,733)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    979507826890
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass34,993 miles (+2,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    218966921909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low 2mm and bald inner edge 195/55/15

  10. Pass32,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,480 miles
    Test number
    702894837114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald inner edge

  11. Fail32,480 miles (+2,745)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,480 miles
    Test number
    713622649167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald inner edge

  12. Pass29,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,735 miles
    Test number
    180735707525
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald inner edge recommend soon replaced
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking 3mm

  13. Fail29,735 miles (+3,254)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,735 miles
    Test number
    684921101617
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald inner edge recommend soon replaced
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking 3mm

  14. Pass26,481 miles (+2,777)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    336701075057
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges 3mm (195/55/15)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split in tread

  15. Pass23,704 miles (+2,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    899403064018
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking in treads (195/55x15).
    • NoteSingle element in center stoplight not working.

  16. Pass20,767 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,767 miles
    Test number
    846887163038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,760 miles (+3,759)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,760 miles
    Test number
    599926563044
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  18. Pass17,001 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,001 miles
    Test number
    577209262084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,313 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,313 miles
    Test number
    933358540352
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about LB57 XBH

Does LB57 XBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XBH is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XBH?
The MOT on LB57 XBH is valid until 21 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 XBH done?
LB57 XBH was recorded at 77,660 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has LB57 XBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XBH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 XBH 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 XBH find?
LB57 XBH passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 minor defects and 3 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side.; front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side.; front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side., and 5 more.

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