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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LB57 YDHMOT history

LB57 YDH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,978 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YDH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YDH was last recorded at 137,978 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,974 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,978 miles
  • 2025 – 136,637 miles
  • 2024 – 133,112 miles
  • 2023 – 129,417 miles
  • 2022 – 126,844 miles
  • 2021 – 119,531 miles
  • 2020 – 116,210 miles
  • 2019 – 113,966 miles
  • 2018 – 109,728 miles
  • 2017 – 103,436 miles
  • 2016 – 96,324 miles
  • 2015 – 89,203 miles
  • 2014 – 79,960 miles
  • 2013 – 70,128 miles
  • 2012 – 59,534 miles
  • 2011 – 47,412 miles
  • 2010 – 36,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,978 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened " and various braking and suspension components "

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,978 miles (+4)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,978 miles
    Test number
    350227211076
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail137,974 miles (+1,337)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,974 miles
    Test number
    291253726724
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,637 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,637 miles
    Test number
    525936314174
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened " and various braking and suspension components " (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,627 miles (+3,515)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,627 miles
    Test number
    501916574222
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced " both " (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened " and various braking and suspension components " (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,112 miles
    Test number
    124662166855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer exhaust skin

  6. Fail133,112 miles (+3,695)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,112 miles
    Test number
    838924863272
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer exhaust skin

  7. Pass129,417 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,417 miles
    Test number
    599156054073
    • AdvisoryEngine and undercovers

  8. Pass126,844 miles (+7,313)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    882265950179
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view

  9. Pass119,531 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,531 miles
    Test number
    969984200148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,210 miles (+2,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    915360851530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer slightly corroded

  11. Pass113,966 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    113,966 miles
    Test number
    409196365898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,963 miles (+4,235)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    841453947904
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass109,728 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,728 miles
    Test number
    665842055928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail109,631 miles (+6,195)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,631 miles
    Test number
    153381555518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass103,436 miles (+7,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    184653132201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass96,324 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    582435050471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    111328683070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,203 miles (+9,243)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    467827904168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass79,960 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,960 miles
    Test number
    936057164274
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes slightly worn
    • NotePart of upper brake light inoperative

  20. Fail79,960 miles (+9,832)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,960 miles
    Test number
    377467364238
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes slightly worn
    • NotePart of upper brake light inoperative

  21. Pass70,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    446602683258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,128 miles (+10,594)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    696902483241
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass59,534 miles (+12,122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    659259522324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,412 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    329216341388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,970 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,970 miles
    Test number
    311727440382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass36,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,970 miles
    Test number
    972617740300
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB57 YDH

Does LB57 YDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YDH is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YDH?
The MOT on LB57 YDH is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 YDH done?
LB57 YDH was recorded at 137,978 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,393 miles a year.
Has LB57 YDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YDH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 YDH 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 YDH find?
LB57 YDH passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 4 more.

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