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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LE57 EHJMOT history

LE57 EHJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

LE57 EHJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
145,486 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EHJ was last recorded at 145,486 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,483 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,486 miles
  • 2021 – 137,912 miles
  • 2020 – 128,469 miles
  • 2019 – 120,675 miles
  • 2018 – 111,329 miles
  • 2017 – 102,661 miles
  • 2016 – 95,382 miles
  • 2015 – 85,040 miles
  • 2014 – 73,174 miles
  • 2013 – 62,879 miles
  • 2012 – 51,598 miles
  • 2011 – 41,964 miles
  • 2010 – 32,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,486 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive back of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,486 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,486 miles
    Test number
    959466301209
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive back of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,483 miles (+7,571)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    859804159089
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive back of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,912 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,912 miles
    Test number
    538899018494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,904 miles (+9,435)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,904 miles
    Test number
    621481661560
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake not meeting requirements

  5. Pass128,469 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,469 miles
    Test number
    485529753105
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  6. Fail128,469 miles (+7,794)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,469 miles
    Test number
    345046117117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  7. Pass120,675 miles (+9,346)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    470247707811
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass111,329 miles (+131)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,329 miles
    Test number
    325985756053
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail111,198 miles (+8,537)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,198 miles
    Test number
    329820739177
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass102,661 miles (+7,279)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,661 miles
    Test number
    310488806084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass95,382 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    694975572525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail95,380 miles (+10,340)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,380 miles
    Test number
    437531759572
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass85,040 miles (+11,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    869124157029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass73,174 miles (+10,295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    215710434306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,879 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,879 miles
    Test number
    969263943317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,685 miles (+11,087)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    319496133388
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,598 miles (+9,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    349914922346
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass41,964 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    447847621438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    980518220320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 EHJ

Does LE57 EHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 EHJ expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EHJ?
The MOT on LE57 EHJ expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 EHJ done?
LE57 EHJ was recorded at 145,486 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 9,413 miles a year.
Has LE57 EHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EHJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LE57 EHJ 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 EHJ find?
LE57 EHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: front fluid leak, but not excessive back of engine bay.

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