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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 YJKMOT history

LB57 YJK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,989 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YJK was last recorded at 135,989 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 3,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,267 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,722 miles
Average per year
8,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,989 miles
  • 2025 – 132,267 miles
  • 2024 – 128,249 miles
  • 2023 – 122,271 miles
  • 2022 – 116,229 miles
  • 2021 – 111,054 miles
  • 2020 – 103,730 miles
  • 2019 – 92,091 miles
  • 2017 – 77,552 miles
  • 2016 – 43,595 miles
  • 2015 – 27,428 miles
  • 2014 – 10,128 miles
  • 2013 – 7,687 miles
  • 2012 – 6,888 miles
  • 2011 – 5,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,989 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,989 miles (+3,722)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,989 miles
    Test number
    405287625924
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,267 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,267 miles
    Test number
    404105696650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,178 miles (+3,929)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    630308736817
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,249 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    709897344083
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail128,249 miles (+5,978)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    110368553347
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass122,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,271 miles
    Test number
    539546706283
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  7. Fail122,271 miles (+6,042)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,271 miles
    Test number
    407387224429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  8. Pass116,229 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,229 miles
    Test number
    821047861289
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail116,226 miles (+5,172)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    548955809337
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass111,054 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    797199273024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,872 miles (+7,142)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    378540886146
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear osr lamp has a water ingress

  12. Pass103,730 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,730 miles
    Test number
    929995463213
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper smeary

  13. Fail103,730 miles (+11,639)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,730 miles
    Test number
    959795463784
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper smeary

  14. Pass92,091 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    604481104994
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail92,091 miles (+14,539)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    835177604212
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass77,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,552 miles
    Test number
    427222148198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,552 miles (+16,486)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,552 miles
    Test number
    867316679599
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass61,066 miles (+17,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,066 miles
    Test number
    711354618770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass43,595 miles (+16,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,595 miles
    Test number
    861502798699
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass27,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,428 miles
    Test number
    185772415091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,428 miles (+17,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,428 miles
    Test number
    736152415059
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass10,128 miles (+2,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    10,128 miles
    Test number
    579978414086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass7,687 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    7,687 miles
    Test number
    209278813024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,888 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    6,888 miles
    Test number
    435053712075
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  25. Pass5,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    5,352 miles
    Test number
    166470011046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YJK

Does LB57 YJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YJK is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YJK?
The MOT on LB57 YJK is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 YJK done?
LB57 YJK was recorded at 135,989 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 8,392 miles a year.
Has LB57 YJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YJK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 YJK 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 YJK find?
LB57 YJK passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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