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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LD57 JDUMOT history

LD57 JDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LD57 JDU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,657 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 JDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 JDU was last recorded at 84,657 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,774 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,883 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,657 miles
  • 2025 – 75,774 miles
  • 2024 – 74,195 miles
  • 2023 – 70,223 miles
  • 2022 – 68,231 miles
  • 2021 – 65,149 miles
  • 2020 – 63,590 miles
  • 2019 – 57,797 miles
  • 2018 – 50,649 miles
  • 2017 – 48,629 miles
  • 2016 – 45,564 miles
  • 2015 – 39,254 miles
  • 2014 – 31,882 miles
  • 2013 – 27,685 miles
  • 2012 – 22,048 miles
  • 2011 – 14,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,657 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrakes soft but still has reserve travel

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,657 miles (+8,883)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    839579335558
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrakes soft but still has reserve travel

  2. Pass75,774 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,774 miles
    Test number
    846513722640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,195 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    630552809578
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail74,193 miles (+3,970)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    749682160421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,223 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    981552466365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,231 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,231 miles
    Test number
    132081252011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail68,197 miles (+3,048)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    518538470739
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,149 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,149 miles
    Test number
    848536220039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,590 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    908546979182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,797 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    722316222472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    668395667811
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail50,649 miles (+2,020)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    686594368012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass48,629 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    983546325591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,564 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    451477303228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,254 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    416948305190
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail39,254 miles (+7,372)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    827138805127
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,882 miles (+4,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    755796414190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass27,685 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,685 miles
    Test number
    688534313177
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail27,685 miles (+5,637)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,685 miles
    Test number
    855124513130
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass22,048 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,048 miles
    Test number
    289489012498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,568 miles
    Test number
    605709201107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,568 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,568 miles
    Test number
    605169201145
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Questions about LD57 JDU

Does LD57 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 JDU is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 JDU?
The MOT on LD57 JDU is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 JDU done?
LD57 JDU was recorded at 84,657 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has LD57 JDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 JDU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD57 JDU 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 LD57 JDU find?
LD57 JDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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