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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 XWRMOT history

LB57 XWR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
130,118 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XWR was last recorded at 130,118 miles on 14 Sept 2025, 5,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,341 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,777 miles
Average per year
6,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,118 miles
  • 2024 – 124,341 miles
  • 2023 – 120,033 miles
  • 2022 – 116,871 miles
  • 2021 – 114,035 miles
  • 2020 – 112,271 miles
  • 2019 – 109,533 miles
  • 2018 – 108,705 miles
  • 2017 – 103,187 miles
  • 2016 – 99,589 miles
  • 2015 – 97,273 miles
  • 2014 – 81,156 miles
  • 2013 – 75,031 miles
  • 2012 – 55,754 miles
  • 2011 – 36,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust backbox corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,118 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,118 miles
    Test number
    905562085365
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame 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))

  2. Fail130,118 miles (+5,777)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,118 miles
    Test number
    165893653864
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame 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))

  3. Pass124,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,341 miles
    Test number
    925337065419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,341 miles (+4,308)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,341 miles
    Test number
    957842962662
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    239301952707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,033 miles (+3,162)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    131993212391
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass116,871 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    311244354805
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,870 miles (+2,835)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    465562733467
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,035 miles
    Test number
    480569014173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,035 miles (+1,764)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,035 miles
    Test number
    843951025348
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass112,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    749914327778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,271 miles (+2,738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    393120117623
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    424405387719
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail109,533 miles (+828)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    392624962698
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wire cut (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass108,705 miles (+5,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,705 miles
    Test number
    951973691136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,187 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,187 miles
    Test number
    178438120532
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt not tested due to child seat being present during test.

  17. Pass99,589 miles (+2,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,589 miles
    Test number
    766851281956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box crooded

  18. Pass97,273 miles (+1,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    166807995164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass95,341 miles (+14,185)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    865532515008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,156 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    199436404406
    • Repaired at testBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  21. Pass81,156 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    988286404030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    396979703012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,031 miles (+19,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    326919303031
    • 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)

  24. Pass55,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,754 miles
    Test number
    367163202071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,754 miles (+19,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,754 miles
    Test number
    648293802091
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass36,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,716 miles
    Test number
    395826721010
    • 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)

Questions about LB57 XWR

Does LB57 XWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XWR expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XWR?
The MOT on LB57 XWR expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XWR done?
LB57 XWR was recorded at 130,118 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2025, an average of 6,383 miles a year.
Has LB57 XWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XWR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XWR 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 XWR find?
LB57 XWR passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 2 more.

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