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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB57 XXFMOT history

LB57 XXF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,912 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XXF was last recorded at 58,912 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,697 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,215 miles
Average per year
2,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,912 miles
  • 2025 – 54,697 miles
  • 2024 – 51,453 miles
  • 2023 – 48,322 miles
  • 2022 – 45,818 miles
  • 2021 – 42,978 miles
  • 2020 – 40,108 miles
  • 2019 – 38,095 miles
  • 2018 – 36,116 miles
  • 2017 – 33,736 miles
  • 2016 – 31,199 miles
  • 2015 – 28,601 miles
  • 2014 – 26,485 miles
  • 2013 – 23,979 miles
  • 2012 – 21,864 miles
  • 2011 – 19,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,912 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Long handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres inner edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,912 miles (+4,215)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    123851884284
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass54,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    808118997359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail54,697 miles (+3,244)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    517590673971
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass51,453 miles (+3,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,453 miles
    Test number
    203473383991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass48,322 miles (+2,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    861456925316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake Lever Has Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing Bush Separating, Needs Attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing Bush Separating, Needs Attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,818 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,818 miles
    Test number
    313445161921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake Has Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split + Perished Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split + Perished Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split + Perished Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,818 miles (+2,840)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,818 miles
    Test number
    651051438207
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake Has Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split + Perished Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split + Perished Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Split + Perished Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    909832602201
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail42,978 miles (+2,870)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    127633896175
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,108 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,108 miles
    Test number
    786004348370
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail40,106 miles (+2,011)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    643316753558
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass38,095 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    238339736079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,083 miles (+1,967)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    118496354100
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass36,116 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,116 miles
    Test number
    903378783983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,736 miles (+2,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    752854024500
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits
    • AdvisoryFront nearside tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner edges worn

  16. Pass31,199 miles (+2,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    940899983690
    • AdvisoryFront offside + nearside lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner edges worn

  17. Pass28,601 miles (+2,116)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,601 miles
    Test number
    818830235042
    • NoteFront offside +nearside lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits
    • NoteRear offside+nearside tyres inner edges worn

  18. Pass26,485 miles (+2,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    625914234071
    • NoteFront lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits

  19. Pass23,979 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    406532033028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,864 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,864 miles
    Test number
    228588012013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    467774531044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,544 miles (+202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    477004031013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass19,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,342 miles
    Test number
    785485201055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XXF

Does LB57 XXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XXF is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XXF?
The MOT on LB57 XXF is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XXF done?
LB57 XXF was recorded at 58,912 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,626 miles a year.
Has LB57 XXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XXF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XXF 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 XXF find?
LB57 XXF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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