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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LE57 GTUMOT history

LE57 GTU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

LE57 GTU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
109,763 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 GTU was last recorded at 109,763 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 9,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,705 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,058 miles
Average per year
6,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,763 miles
  • 2023 – 100,705 miles
  • 2022 – 90,980 miles
  • 2021 – 85,221 miles
  • 2020 – 82,139 miles
  • 2019 – 72,924 miles
  • 2018 – 68,232 miles
  • 2017 – 64,343 miles
  • 2016 – 59,319 miles
  • 2015 – 53,448 miles
  • 2014 – 47,677 miles
  • 2013 – 35,618 miles
  • 2012 – 26,479 miles
  • 2011 – 20,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,763 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacing before your next MOT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,763 miles (+9,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,763 miles
    Test number
    444977377451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass100,705 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,705 miles
    Test number
    445760813613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,703 miles (+9,723)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    771440933136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,980 miles (+5,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,980 miles
    Test number
    733632685889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass85,221 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,221 miles
    Test number
    749448124342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,139 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    164906228660
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacing before your next MOT (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail82,123 miles (+9,199)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,123 miles
    Test number
    275130955265
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacing before your next MOT (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass72,924 miles (+4,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    322766502359
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass68,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    330388698402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,227 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,227 miles
    Test number
    874389825925
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail68,227 miles (+3,884)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,227 miles
    Test number
    293127099402
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,343 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    589207788703
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail64,341 miles (+5,022)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    961222289746
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass59,319 miles (+5,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    589269086663
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    485469595096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,448 miles (+5,771)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    438748795034
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass47,677 miles (+12,059)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    427280524114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,618 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,618 miles
    Test number
    266784593013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,479 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    177108612133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    346928311124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,131 miles (+669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    979048511112
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass19,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,462 miles
    Test number
    337091441048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 GTU

Does LE57 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 GTU expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GTU?
The MOT on LE57 GTU expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 GTU done?
LE57 GTU was recorded at 109,763 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 6,686 miles a year.
Has LE57 GTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GTU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 GTU 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 GTU find?
LE57 GTU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 2 more.

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