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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LE57 JYUMOT history

LE57 JYU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LE57 JYU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
126,675 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 JYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 JYU was last recorded at 126,675 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,609 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
7,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,675 miles
  • 2024 – 97,335 miles
  • 2023 – 87,554 miles
  • 2022 – 86,824 miles
  • 2021 – 83,666 miles
  • 2020 – 79,602 miles
  • 2019 – 73,419 miles
  • 2018 – 67,464 miles
  • 2017 – 61,344 miles
  • 2016 – 55,985 miles
  • 2015 – 51,618 miles
  • 2013 – 44,765 miles
  • 2012 – 29,971 miles
  • 2011 – 22,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,675 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRadiator insecure lowerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Slight travel on handbrake leaver

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,675 miles (+66)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    762391113911
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRadiator insecure lower

  2. Fail126,609 miles (+29,274)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,609 miles
    Test number
    207316804539
    • DangerousNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision n/s outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRadiator insecure lower

  3. Pass97,335 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    536359526967
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,335 miles (+9,781)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    514696187973
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,554 miles
    Test number
    460632909597
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake leaver

  6. Fail87,554 miles (+730)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,554 miles
    Test number
    602976871938
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake leaver

  7. Pass86,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    897030587591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,824 miles (+3,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    862450501038
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    867426475957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail83,666 miles (+4,064)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    914949648068
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,602 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    183362101120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,419 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    360867523532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    640029722013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,464 miles (+6,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    768223992512
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass61,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    379928839718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail61,343 miles (+5,358)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    304054927509
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported center clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    126496960018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,985 miles (+4,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    647951620345
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass51,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    927832825026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,618 miles (+6,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    896651425051
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass44,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    688795063394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,765 miles (+6,061)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    609014863335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass38,704 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,704 miles
    Test number
    259599803011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,971 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    248003712085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,217 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    718634711037
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge

Questions about LE57 JYU

Does LE57 JYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 JYU expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 JYU?
The MOT on LE57 JYU expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 JYU done?
LE57 JYU was recorded at 126,675 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 7,398 miles a year.
Has LE57 JYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 JYU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 JYU 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 JYU find?
LE57 JYU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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