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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LE57 BYUMOT history

LE57 BYU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LE57 BYU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,376 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 BYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 BYU was last recorded at 106,376 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,662 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,714 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,376 miles
  • 2025 – 103,662 miles
  • 2024 – 99,808 miles
  • 2023 – 95,118 miles
  • 2022 – 90,024 miles
  • 2021 – 83,853 miles
  • 2020 – 76,827 miles
  • 2019 – 70,379 miles
  • 2018 – 64,642 miles
  • 2017 – 61,291 miles
  • 2016 – 54,566 miles
  • 2015 – 45,913 miles
  • 2014 – 39,795 miles
  • 2013 – 32,850 miles
  • 2012 – 25,101 miles
  • 2011 – 18,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,376 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear low effort to parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front fog lights staying on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,376 miles (+2,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,376 miles
    Test number
    960103978654
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,662 miles (+3,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    164716611311
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,808 miles (+4,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,808 miles
    Test number
    121722252598
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass95,118 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    385518856379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail95,116 miles (+5,092)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,116 miles
    Test number
    200032506822
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass90,024 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    723121209148
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake

  7. Fail89,975 miles (+6,122)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,975 miles
    Test number
    209666477973
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake

  8. Pass83,853 miles (+7,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,853 miles
    Test number
    975089165284
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass76,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    798623602155
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights staying on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail76,827 miles (+6,448)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    341842649690
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative not switching off (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights staying on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

  11. Pass70,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,379 miles
    Test number
    438631046588
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wires broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail70,379 miles (+5,737)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,379 miles
    Test number
    828148964116
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wires broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass64,642 miles (+3,351)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,642 miles
    Test number
    875383473873
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,291 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    532648036586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass54,566 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    431634131664
    • AdvisoryNail nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass52,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,023 miles
    Test number
    504581501122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre punctured

  17. Fail52,023 miles (+6,110)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,023 miles
    Test number
    270755265539
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre punctured

  18. Pass45,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,913 miles
    Test number
    838435415069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,912 miles (+6,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    587735715019
    • 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)

  20. Pass39,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,795 miles
    Test number
    866013124061
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Fail39,794 miles (+6,944)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,794 miles
    Test number
    537413224025
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass32,850 miles (+7,749)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,850 miles
    Test number
    439984223039
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass25,101 miles (+6,766)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,101 miles
    Test number
    918330712079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge to 1.5ml

  24. Pass18,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,335 miles
    Test number
    625738411056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,335 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,335 miles
    Test number
    167878911431
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • 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)

Questions about LE57 BYU

Does LE57 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 BYU is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 BYU?
The MOT on LE57 BYU is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 BYU done?
LE57 BYU was recorded at 106,376 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has LE57 BYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 BYU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 BYU 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 BYU find?
LE57 BYU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive.

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