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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 ZCNMOT history

LB57 ZCN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
95,565 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZCN
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
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZCN was last recorded at 95,565 miles on 25 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,565 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,565 miles
  • 2023 – 89,191 miles
  • 2022 – 81,924 miles
  • 2020 – 71,797 miles
  • 2019 – 56,780 miles
  • 2018 – 46,517 miles
  • 2017 – 42,192 miles
  • 2016 – 39,232 miles
  • 2015 – 36,176 miles
  • 2014 – 34,721 miles
  • 2013 – 24,731 miles
  • 2012 – 17,026 miles
  • 2010 – 14,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,565 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    416947724170
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,565 miles (+6,374)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    892321205462
    • MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,191 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,191 miles
    Test number
    631419966236
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,190 miles (+7,266)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    941700558515
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working SIDE DOOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side mirror top cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass81,924 miles (+47)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    166462622430
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,877 miles (+10,080)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,877 miles
    Test number
    551540000691
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,797 miles (+15,017)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,797 miles
    Test number
    629820082203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,780 miles (+3,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    168036958969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass52,842 miles (+6,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    286244242763
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass46,517 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,517 miles
    Test number
    254816638234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,192 miles (+2,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    767842860374
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to end of limit.

  12. Pass39,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,232 miles
    Test number
    745229837917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner. (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail39,232 miles (+3,056)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,232 miles
    Test number
    763750860811
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner. (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass36,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,176 miles
    Test number
    179545965474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,176 miles (+1,455)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,176 miles
    Test number
    497155665033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass34,721 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,721 miles
    Test number
    707163884037
    • NoteRear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

  17. Fail34,712 miles (+9,981)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    287501584017
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

  18. Pass24,731 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,731 miles
    Test number
    289010813086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,026 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,026 miles
    Test number
    448590622013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,980 miles
    Test number
    570112010399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 ZCN

Does LB57 ZCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 ZCN expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZCN?
The MOT on LB57 ZCN expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 ZCN done?
LB57 ZCN was recorded at 95,565 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2024, an average of 5,950 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZCN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZCN 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 ZCN find?
LB57 ZCN passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2024 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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