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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB57 XJKMOT history

LB57 XJK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,298 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XJK was last recorded at 66,298 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 6,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2021: 50,712 miles, lower than 50,903 miles on 14 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,784 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,514 miles
Average per year
3,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,298 miles
  • 2025 – 59,784 miles
  • 2024 – 54,226 miles
  • 2023 – 53,782 miles
  • 2022 – 53,018 miles
  • 2021 – 50,712 miles
  • 2019 – 48,673 miles
  • 2018 – 46,722 miles
  • 2017 – 44,894 miles
  • 2016 – 42,246 miles
  • 2015 – 39,786 miles
  • 2014 – 36,495 miles
  • 2012 – 32,325 miles
  • 2011 – 23,592 miles
  • 2010 – 15,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,298 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,298 miles (+6,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    160262712146
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,784 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,784 miles
    Test number
    972457048783
    • AdvisoryOS Registration plate lamp has reduced output.

  3. Pass54,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    151948428073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail54,226 miles (+444)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    177275138155
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass53,782 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    669439165575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    593713078074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail53,018 miles (+2,306)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    637267575497
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,712 miles (-191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    965017894890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,903 miles (+2,230)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    703271750637
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass48,673 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    586293854215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,722 miles (+1,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,722 miles
    Test number
    333602714735
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake slightly high

  12. Pass44,894 miles (+2,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    262992479749
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass42,246 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,246 miles
    Test number
    365741047889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    116145745064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,786 miles (+3,291)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    516065345034
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,495 miles (+4,170)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    906286144051
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  17. Fail32,325 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    308307152315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass32,325 miles (+8,733)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    849127452345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass23,592 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    649040051386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    303815560360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,097 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    733845360359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB57 XJK

Does LB57 XJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XJK is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XJK?
The MOT on LB57 XJK is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XJK done?
LB57 XJK was recorded at 66,298 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,303 miles a year.
Has LB57 XJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XJK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 XJK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 XJK find?
LB57 XJK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached.

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