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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LE57 EFHMOT history

LE57 EFH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

LE57 EFH blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
97,938 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EFH was last recorded at 97,938 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,936 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,938 miles
  • 2023 – 92,699 miles
  • 2022 – 88,377 miles
  • 2021 – 83,466 miles
  • 2020 – 81,967 miles
  • 2019 – 64,831 miles
  • 2018 – 60,737 miles
  • 2017 – 59,605 miles
  • 2015 – 55,030 miles
  • 2014 – 50,118 miles
  • 2013 – 41,174 miles
  • 2012 – 30,000 miles
  • 2011 – 19,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,938 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded / back box outer casing becoming split / flakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside / components showing general corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,938 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,938 miles
    Test number
    501315821426
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded / back box outer casing becoming split / flaking
    • AdvisoryUnderside / components showing general corrosion

  2. Fail97,936 miles (+5,237)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,936 miles
    Test number
    738856819173
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded / back box outer casing becoming split / flaking
    • AdvisoryUnderside / components showing general corrosion

  3. Pass92,699 miles (+4,322)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,699 miles
    Test number
    705771394124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some bulbs not working on high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,377 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    716595345984
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  5. Fail88,377 miles (+4,911)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    811417715627
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  6. Pass83,466 miles (+1,499)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    859210091342
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  7. Pass81,967 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,967 miles
    Test number
    679420195805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail81,967 miles (+17,136)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,967 miles
    Test number
    181165441793
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or from inside (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass64,831 miles (+4,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,831 miles
    Test number
    435172156253
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot leaking very slightly

  10. Pass60,737 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    416490683047
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass59,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    366365588327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail59,605 miles (+4,575)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    981204034197
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means unable to open fuel flap. (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail55,030 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    187168365131
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass55,030 miles (+4,912)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    526958565137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass50,118 miles (+8,944)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,118 miles
    Test number
    799275564183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deterioted.

  16. Pass41,174 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    236734653470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,273 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    587842943075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,267 miles (+10,267)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    658558033005
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,000 miles (+10,684)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    365617742083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    617155821044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 EFH

Does LE57 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 EFH expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EFH?
The MOT on LE57 EFH expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 EFH done?
LE57 EFH was recorded at 97,938 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 5,886 miles a year.
Has LE57 EFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EFH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 EFH 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 EFH find?
LE57 EFH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust system corroded / back box outer casing becoming split / flaking; underside / components showing general corrosion.

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