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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LD57 JFUMOT history

LD57 JFU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LD57 JFU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,817 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 JFU
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
2 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 JFU was last recorded at 130,817 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,817 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,817 miles
  • 2025 – 129,905 miles
  • 2024 – 120,033 miles
  • 2023 – 119,186 miles
  • 2022 – 116,198 miles
  • 2021 – 104,191 miles
  • 2020 – 99,593 miles
  • 2019 – 93,968 miles
  • 2018 – 88,325 miles
  • 2017 – 84,950 miles
  • 2016 – 83,168 miles
  • 2015 – 77,672 miles
  • 2014 – 65,758 miles
  • 2013 – 56,616 miles
  • 2012 – 44,536 miles
  • 2011 – 32,453 miles
  • 2010 – 24,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,817 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever near reserve travelRecorded 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    237163002651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever near reserve travel
  2. Fail130,817 miles (+912)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    585255904177
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever near reserve travel
  3. Fail129,905 miles (+2,097)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,905 miles
    Test number
    209365213441
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust pipe fixing band broken due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever near reserve travel
  4. Fail127,808 miles (+7,775)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,808 miles
    Test number
    428742659445
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass120,033 miles (+847)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    652678559139
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass119,186 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,186 miles
    Test number
    996192517807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,181 miles (+2,983)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    204831656506
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass116,198 miles (+12,007)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,198 miles
    Test number
    413563695451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,191 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    271322080595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,593 miles (+5,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,593 miles
    Test number
    171513792565
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass93,968 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    785982732852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish
  12. Pass88,325 miles (+3,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    675745799388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass84,950 miles (+1,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    130404481380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass83,168 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    836642115378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,672 miles (+11,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,672 miles
    Test number
    673847327782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail65,758 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,758 miles
    Test number
    406131634365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass65,758 miles (+9,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,758 miles
    Test number
    467861934431
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass56,616 miles (+12,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,616 miles
    Test number
    457745423414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,536 miles (+12,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    358245332340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,453 miles (+8,358)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,453 miles
    Test number
    579041411327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Pass24,095 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,095 miles
    Test number
    522296230320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,484 miles
    Test number
    784048280270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 JFU

Does LD57 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 JFU is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 JFU?
The MOT on LD57 JFU is valid until 13 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 JFU done?
LD57 JFU was recorded at 130,817 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,038 miles a year.
Has LD57 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 JFU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 JFU 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 JFU find?
LD57 JFU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; handbrake lever near reserve travel.

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