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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LE57 JZLMOT history

LE57 JZL is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LE57 JZL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,609 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 JZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 JZL was last recorded at 113,609 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,446 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
5,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,609 miles
  • 2025 – 113,446 miles
  • 2022 – 111,135 miles
  • 2021 – 106,030 miles
  • 2020 – 104,143 miles
  • 2019 – 87,119 miles
  • 2018 – 80,945 miles
  • 2017 – 71,413 miles
  • 2016 – 60,946 miles
  • 2015 – 51,499 miles
  • 2014 – 43,204 miles
  • 2013 – 38,848 miles
  • 2012 – 32,356 miles
  • 2011 – 23,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,609 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    371580782234
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail113,609 miles (+163)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    546946059293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,446 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    917063078913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail113,443 miles (+2,308)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,443 miles
    Test number
    452191814036
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod/steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass111,135 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    608754054580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,030 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    361001040531
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail106,030 miles (+1,887)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    899935719253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,143 miles (+17,024)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,143 miles
    Test number
    988049348140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,119 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    494926984009
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded outer rear casing

  10. Fail87,114 miles (+6,169)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    751777221159
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded outer rear casing

  11. Pass80,945 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    779520242659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded rear silenser outer casing adrift

  12. Fail80,945 miles (+9,532)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    328606383681
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded rear silenser outer casing adrift

  13. Pass71,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    273917640782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,413 miles (+10,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    100094414861
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass60,946 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    215372427195
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on shoulder areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,885 miles (+9,386)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    103563758374
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on shoulder areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    595565235045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,499 miles (+8,295)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    875504435045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass43,204 miles (+4,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,204 miles
    Test number
    196630034428
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass38,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,848 miles
    Test number
    138860433435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,848 miles (+6,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,848 miles
    Test number
    159920433411
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Pass32,356 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,356 miles
    Test number
    125730362463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,681 miles
    Test number
    639280521039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,681 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,681 miles
    Test number
    489730321065
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LE57 JZL

Does LE57 JZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 JZL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 JZL?
The MOT on LE57 JZL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 JZL done?
LE57 JZL was recorded at 113,609 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
Has LE57 JZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 JZL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 JZL 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 JZL find?
LE57 JZL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 1 more.

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