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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LE57 BYZMOT history

LE57 BYZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LE57 BYZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,203 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 BYZ was last recorded at 59,203 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 6,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,224 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,979 miles
Average per year
3,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,203 miles
  • 2025 – 52,224 miles
  • 2024 – 51,786 miles
  • 2023 – 51,141 miles
  • 2022 – 48,566 miles
  • 2021 – 41,848 miles
  • 2020 – 36,608 miles
  • 2019 – 27,508 miles
  • 2018 – 21,609 miles
  • 2017 – 20,977 miles
  • 2016 – 20,096 miles
  • 2015 – 19,175 miles
  • 2014 – 18,107 miles
  • 2013 – 16,291 miles
  • 2012 – 14,892 miles
  • 2011 – 12,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,203 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Both front headlamps hazy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,203 miles (+6,979)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    389571487842
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass52,224 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    342286591239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    621490687506
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy

  4. Fail51,786 miles (+645)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    747984881240
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy

  5. Pass51,141 miles (+2,575)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,141 miles
    Test number
    372007949164
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  6. Pass48,566 miles (+6,718)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,566 miles
    Test number
    706336238022
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass41,848 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    587617924801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,608 miles (+9,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    247255275140
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  9. Pass27,508 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    324443187420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,445 miles (+5,836)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    211917937570
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ***Strong Advise*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass21,609 miles (+632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,609 miles
    Test number
    803260267350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass20,977 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,977 miles
    Test number
    143226441113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    497669519992
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/f tyre

  14. Fail20,096 miles (+921)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    258254045043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/f tyre

  15. Pass19,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,175 miles
    Test number
    825252245012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,175 miles (+1,068)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,175 miles
    Test number
    985162345094
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass18,107 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,107 miles
    Test number
    329686064097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,291 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,291 miles
    Test number
    967947053040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,892 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,892 miles
    Test number
    416852162065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass14,892 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,892 miles
    Test number
    579722262064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,244 miles
    Test number
    476987001068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,244 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,244 miles
    Test number
    136005101076
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about LE57 BYZ

Does LE57 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 BYZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 BYZ?
The MOT on LE57 BYZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 BYZ done?
LE57 BYZ was recorded at 59,203 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,112 miles a year.
Has LE57 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 BYZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 BYZ 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 BYZ find?
LE57 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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