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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LE57 GZCMOT history

LE57 GZC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LE57 GZC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,474 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 GZC was last recorded at 132,474 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,735 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,739 miles
Average per year
7,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,474 miles
  • 2025 – 125,735 miles
  • 2024 – 120,254 miles
  • 2023 – 113,886 miles
  • 2022 – 108,803 miles
  • 2021 – 100,022 miles
  • 2020 – 91,568 miles
  • 2019 – 82,796 miles
  • 2018 – 75,476 miles
  • 2017 – 68,568 miles
  • 2016 – 59,936 miles
  • 2015 – 51,182 miles
  • 2014 – 43,536 miles
  • 2013 – 34,816 miles
  • 2012 – 25,653 miles
  • 2011 – 15,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,474 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryP.Brake lever has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,474 miles (+6,739)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    699479552293
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryP.Brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,735 miles (+5,481)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,735 miles
    Test number
    806754870823
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly slow to reatract
    • AdvisorySome travel on parking brake lever

  3. Pass120,254 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    694061225519
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail120,254 miles (+6,368)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    241224788705
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, plus cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass113,886 miles (+5,083)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,886 miles
    Test number
    105102150272
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake lever, advise adjustment

  6. Pass108,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,803 miles
    Test number
    109371252114
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

  7. Fail108,803 miles (+8,781)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,803 miles
    Test number
    859537612853
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

  8. Pass100,022 miles (+8,454)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,022 miles
    Test number
    625591104001
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in offside and nearside joints

  9. Pass91,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    918509139780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,568 miles (+8,772)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    596062636795
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass82,796 miles (+7,320)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,796 miles
    Test number
    117031459032
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass75,476 miles (+6,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,476 miles
    Test number
    870688477124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass68,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,568 miles
    Test number
    328248472389
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake dragging slightly

  14. Fail68,568 miles (+8,632)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,568 miles
    Test number
    491826262413
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake dragging slightly

  15. Pass59,936 miles (+8,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    720879250415
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower arms bushes soft

  16. Pass51,182 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,182 miles
    Test number
    917156315013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,536 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    188916304462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,816 miles (+9,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,816 miles
    Test number
    937649903095
    • NoteRear tyres getting low in tread

  19. Pass25,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    789870022065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,653 miles (+10,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    175920722407
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass15,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,091 miles
    Test number
    158354301028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 GZC

Does LE57 GZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 GZC is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GZC?
The MOT on LE57 GZC is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 GZC done?
LE57 GZC was recorded at 132,474 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,808 miles a year.
Has LE57 GZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GZC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 GZC 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 GZC find?
LE57 GZC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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