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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 XWTMOT history

LB57 XWT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
144,880 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XWT
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
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XWT was last recorded at 144,880 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 4,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,821 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,059 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,880 miles
  • 2023 – 140,821 miles
  • 2022 – 134,613 miles
  • 2021 – 124,891 miles
  • 2020 – 112,568 miles
  • 2019 – 103,986 miles
  • 2018 – 98,344 miles
  • 2017 – 92,537 miles
  • 2016 – 85,786 miles
  • 2015 – 79,064 miles
  • 2014 – 71,554 miles
  • 2013 – 64,835 miles
  • 2012 – 58,057 miles
  • 2011 – 46,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,880 miles
    Test number
    661182363987
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,880 miles (+4,059)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,880 miles
    Test number
    698486790746
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,821 miles
    Test number
    494726095491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,821 miles (+6,208)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,821 miles
    Test number
    223465533966
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,613 miles (+9,722)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,613 miles
    Test number
    966167176418
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,891 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,891 miles
    Test number
    332737808238
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail124,891 miles (+12,323)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,891 miles
    Test number
    727416880430
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    119199379793
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,568 miles (+8,582)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    664522374052
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,986 miles (+5,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,986 miles
    Test number
    405902431770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass98,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    594718490979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail98,343 miles (+5,806)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,343 miles
    Test number
    805265264529
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,537 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    889309689095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,786 miles (+6,722)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    669913345398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    198017155449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,064 miles (+7,510)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    765456955033
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass71,554 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,554 miles
    Test number
    378388544020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,835 miles (+6,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,835 miles
    Test number
    707467053023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass58,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    897536552015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,057 miles (+11,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    166526552055
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass46,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,328 miles
    Test number
    175346251471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XWT

Does LB57 XWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XWT expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XWT?
The MOT on LB57 XWT expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XWT done?
LB57 XWT was recorded at 144,880 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has LB57 XWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XWT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 XWT 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 XWT find?
LB57 XWT passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: brake lever pivot slightly tight; offside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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