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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LE57 BOVMOT history

LE57 BOV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LE57 BOV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,411 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 BOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 BOV was last recorded at 112,411 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 7,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,296 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,115 miles
Average per year
6,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,411 miles
  • 2025 – 105,296 miles
  • 2024 – 96,913 miles
  • 2023 – 78,857 miles
  • 2022 – 65,546 miles
  • 2021 – 58,975 miles
  • 2020 – 58,495 miles
  • 2019 – 57,599 miles
  • 2018 – 48,308 miles
  • 2017 – 43,102 miles
  • 2015 – 38,313 miles
  • 2014 – 27,518 miles
  • 2013 – 22,760 miles
  • 2012 – 18,194 miles
  • 2011 – 14,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,411 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded & damage to exhaust flexi pipe
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryUpper brake light only has two bulbs working

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,411 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    223340355357
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded & damage to exhaust flexi pipe
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper brake light only has two bulbs working
  2. Fail112,411 miles (+7,115)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    232583665721
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded & damage to exhaust flexi pipe
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper brake light only has two bulbs working
  3. Pass105,296 miles (+337)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,296 miles
    Test number
    436445953032
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail104,959 miles (+8,046)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    146446864980
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,913 miles (+18,056)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    419564713161
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    314631163963
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail78,857 miles (+13,311)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    822509840521
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,546 miles
    Test number
    209773056661
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail65,542 miles (+6,567)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    158058133022
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Obligatory indirect device . (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass58,975 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,975 miles
    Test number
    229981098789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass58,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    369108071258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light lens cracked
  12. Fail58,495 miles (+896)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    238107041507
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light lens cracked
  13. Pass57,599 miles (+9,291)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    696727605228
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens cracked
  14. Pass48,308 miles (+5,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,308 miles
    Test number
    550768794575
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
  15. Pass43,102 miles (+4,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    460737451517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass38,313 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    660520291214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,596 miles (+6,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    937400535051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass27,518 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,518 miles
    Test number
    366057004069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,760 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,760 miles
    Test number
    399954113073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,194 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,194 miles
    Test number
    626799902033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,998 miles
    Test number
    809768611022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 BOV

Does LE57 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 BOV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 BOV?
The MOT on LE57 BOV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 BOV done?
LE57 BOV was recorded at 112,411 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,326 miles a year.
Has LE57 BOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 BOV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 BOV 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 LE57 BOV find?
LE57 BOV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust backbox outer casing corroded & damage to exhaust flexi pipe; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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