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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LE57 EPLMOT history

LE57 EPL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

LE57 EPL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,243 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EPL
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
29 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EPL was last recorded at 112,243 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,240 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,243 miles
  • 2025 – 107,723 miles
  • 2024 – 102,427 miles
  • 2023 – 98,009 miles
  • 2022 – 92,949 miles
  • 2021 – 89,244 miles
  • 2020 – 88,394 miles
  • 2019 – 86,950 miles
  • 2018 – 85,898 miles
  • 2017 – 80,458 miles
  • 2016 – 65,648 miles
  • 2015 – 54,319 miles
  • 2014 – 48,362 miles
  • 2013 – 40,403 miles
  • 2012 – 29,493 miles
  • 2011 – 18,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,243 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service due on dash.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,243 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,243 miles
    Test number
    638129286559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,240 miles (+4,517)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    214266951031
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached central clamp (sleeve) insecure broken and hanging down. (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light wrong way round on operation. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel too high (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lipped on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryINSP warning light displaying on dash
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and splitting.

  3. Pass107,723 miles (+5,296)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,723 miles
    Test number
    344799279314
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  4. Pass102,427 miles (+4,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,427 miles
    Test number
    121653207368
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box very rusty

  5. Pass98,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    209812048998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryService due on dash.

  6. Fail98,009 miles (+5,060)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    467254530428
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease covering road wheel. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryService due on dash.

  7. Pass92,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    771693874082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,949 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    283491181760
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass89,244 miles (+850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    932632765197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusted

  10. Pass88,394 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    229770694750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail88,364 miles (+1,414)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    187188093030
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass86,950 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    870400528587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,931 miles (+1,033)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    298745450374
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass85,898 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    392295052285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass80,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    451773918788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail80,458 miles (+14,810)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    529856525159
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass65,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    502811189878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,646 miles (+11,327)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    116215579515
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryWheel arch covers and lower valance damage and missing

  19. Pass54,319 miles (+5,957)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    168135415110
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass48,362 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    365291404192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder tray insecure

  21. Fail48,350 miles (+7,947)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    825920704106
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder tray insecure

  22. Pass40,403 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,403 miles
    Test number
    608982603185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail40,401 miles (+10,908)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,401 miles
    Test number
    117698093444
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass29,493 miles (+10,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    316154672085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,923 miles (+178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,923 miles
    Test number
    676364661061
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass18,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,745 miles
    Test number
    119916631485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 EPL

Does LE57 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 EPL is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EPL?
The MOT on LE57 EPL is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 EPL done?
LE57 EPL was recorded at 112,243 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 6,152 miles a year.
Has LE57 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EPL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 EPL 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 EPL find?
LE57 EPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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