Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LE57 GSUMOT history
LE57 GSU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 107,087 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 GSU
- 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
- 8 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 GSU was last recorded at 107,087 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,173 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,914 miles
- Average per year
- 6,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,087 miles
- 2025 – 105,173 miles
- 2024 – 100,875 miles
- 2023 – 91,092 miles
- 2022 – 83,329 miles
- 2020 – 76,182 miles
- 2019 – 65,267 miles
- 2018 – 54,455 miles
- 2017 – 43,625 miles
- 2016 – 27,607 miles
- 2015 – 17,299 miles
- 2014 – 6,892 miles
- 2013 – 3,001 miles
- 2012 – 2,318 miles
- 2011 – 1,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Alt. belt in very poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,087 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 107,087 miles
- Test number
- 543108955468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,087 miles (+1,914)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,087 miles
- Test number
- 141938995384
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,173 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 105,173 miles
- Test number
- 831525392679
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,173 miles (+4,298)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,173 miles
- Test number
- 624698769368
- DangerousDrive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,875 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 100,875 miles
- Test number
- 600834822478
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAlt. belt in very poor condition
- AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel
Fail100,875 miles (+64)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,875 miles
- Test number
- 684808209399
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAlt. belt in very poor condition
- AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel
Fail100,811 miles (+9,719)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,811 miles
- Test number
- 323561206888
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass91,092 miles (+7,763)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 91,092 miles
- Test number
- 707994790194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 83,329 miles
- Test number
- 667849189765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,329 miles (+7,147)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,329 miles
- Test number
- 208352952541
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass76,182 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,182 miles
- Test number
- 904855270963
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on
- AdvisoryUnderside components covered
Fail76,182 miles (+10,915)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,182 miles
- Test number
- 994877945688
- DangerousNearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on
- AdvisoryUnderside components covered
Pass65,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 65,267 miles
- Test number
- 143676156838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,267 miles (+10,812)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,267 miles
- Test number
- 789422468475
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass54,455 miles (+10,830)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,455 miles
- Test number
- 412373183967
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass43,625 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 43,625 miles
- Test number
- 893326610215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail43,625 miles (+16,018)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,625 miles
- Test number
- 809369268188
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass27,607 miles (+10,308)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 27,607 miles
- Test number
- 864007971017
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wishbone bushes have movement but not excessive
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)
Pass17,299 miles (+10,407)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 17,299 miles
- Test number
- 158596475426
- NoteNearside front tyre has a cut
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass6,892 miles (+3,891)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 6,892 miles
- Test number
- 906112744064
- NoteAll tyres cracking
Pass3,001 miles (+683)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 3,001 miles
- Test number
- 988956923014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,318 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,318 miles
- Test number
- 226013522076
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass2,318 miles (+732)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 2,318 miles
- Test number
- 909163922030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 1,586 miles
- Test number
- 209829131069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE57 GSU
- Does LE57 GSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 GSU is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 GSU?
- The MOT on LE57 GSU is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 GSU done?
- LE57 GSU was recorded at 107,087 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
- Has LE57 GSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 GSU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE57 GSU 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 GSU find?
- LE57 GSU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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