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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB57 XXDMOT history

LB57 XXD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,195 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XXD
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 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XXD was last recorded at 82,195 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,405 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,790 miles
Average per year
4,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,195 miles
  • 2025 – 77,405 miles
  • 2024 – 73,176 miles
  • 2023 – 69,718 miles
  • 2022 – 62,976 miles
  • 2021 – 58,678 miles
  • 2020 – 49,835 miles
  • 2019 – 37,451 miles
  • 2018 – 32,087 miles
  • 2017 – 26,612 miles
  • 2016 – 23,731 miles
  • 2015 – 21,306 miles
  • 2014 – 18,196 miles
  • 2013 – 15,761 miles
  • 2011 – 12,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn.[both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear brake pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers.

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,195 miles (+4,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,195 miles
    Test number
    689145660029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn.[both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear brake pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers.

  2. Pass77,405 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    439883115008
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass73,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    718645812813
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail73,176 miles (+3,458)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    823079770656
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,718 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    276448349678
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail69,718 miles (+6,742)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    792514020518
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass62,976 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    140473036194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    169199197963
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cvj boot perishing

  9. Fail58,678 miles (+8,843)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    326435942802
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cvj boot perishing

  10. Pass49,835 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    592755755417
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inflated after test (5.2.3 (l))

  11. Fail49,835 miles (+12,384)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    258586805777
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inflated after test (5.2.3 (l))

  12. Pass37,451 miles (+5,364)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,451 miles
    Test number
    300574651427
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass32,087 miles (+5,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,087 miles
    Test number
    966657498228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

  14. Pass26,612 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,612 miles
    Test number
    458065154389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    543846287087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,731 miles (+2,425)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    680940450309
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass21,306 miles (+3,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    555778005024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass18,196 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,196 miles
    Test number
    947281314070
    • 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)

  19. Pass15,761 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,761 miles
    Test number
    648108903074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,640 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    12,640 miles
    Test number
    107856051379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,713 miles
    Test number
    289217601075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XXD

Does LB57 XXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XXD is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XXD?
The MOT on LB57 XXD is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XXD done?
LB57 XXD was recorded at 82,195 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
Has LB57 XXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XXD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 XXD 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 XXD find?
LB57 XXD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn.[both sides], and 1 more.

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