
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LE57 KAOMOT history
LE57 KAO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,935 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 112,935 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 KAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 KAO was last recorded at 112,935 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,935 miles · 3 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,935 miles
- 2025 – 112,769 miles
- 2024 – 108,540 miles
- 2023 – 103,263 miles
- 2022 – 100,388 miles
- 2021 – 96,250 miles
- 2020 – 91,122 miles
- 2019 – 85,612 miles
- 2018 – 80,093 miles
- 2017 – 72,840 miles
- 2016 – 66,870 miles
- 2015 – 58,402 miles
- 2014 – 50,497 miles
- 2013 – 44,272 miles
- 2012 – 35,035 miles
- 2011 – 27,788 miles
- 2010 – 21,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryN/S outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front engine oil sump dented.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,935 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 112,935 miles
- Test number
- 270129308518
- AdvisoryN/S outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Fail112,935 miles (+166)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,935 miles
- Test number
- 473999775314
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryN/S outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass112,769 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 112,769 miles
- Test number
- 267817764453
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,540 miles (+35)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 108,540 miles
- Test number
- 729771818187
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront engine oil sump dented.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,505 miles (+5,242)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,505 miles
- Test number
- 686503290034
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront engine oil sump dented.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,263 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 103,263 miles
- Test number
- 140191829672
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,258 miles (+2,870)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,258 miles
- Test number
- 683780414616
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,388 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 100,388 miles
- Test number
- 253937492549
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,388 miles (+4,138)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,388 miles
- Test number
- 679700776535
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,250 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,250 miles
- Test number
- 657430978311
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,250 miles (+5,128)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,250 miles
- Test number
- 719964311351
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,122 miles (+5,510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 91,122 miles
- Test number
- 841066557389
- 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))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass85,612 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,612 miles
- Test number
- 477344365865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,593 miles (+5,500)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,593 miles
- Test number
- 683717266178
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,093 miles (+7,253)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 80,093 miles
- Test number
- 610699598146
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,840 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 72,840 miles
- Test number
- 625030866899
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly deteriorated
Pass66,870 miles (+8,468)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,870 miles
- Test number
- 910663878299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,402 miles (+7,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 58,402 miles
- Test number
- 993756369432
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,497 miles (+6,225)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,497 miles
- Test number
- 107791854239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,272 miles (+9,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 44,272 miles
- Test number
- 128331043227
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,035 miles (+7,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,035 miles
- Test number
- 485689222282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,788 miles (+6,009)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,788 miles
- Test number
- 579379721222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass21,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 21,779 miles
- Test number
- 350099640268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,779 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,779 miles
- Test number
- 344425440491
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Questions about LE57 KAO
- Does LE57 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 KAO is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 KAO?
- The MOT on LE57 KAO is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 KAO done?
- LE57 KAO was recorded at 112,935 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,726 miles a year.
- Has LE57 KAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 KAO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE57 KAO 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 KAO find?
- LE57 KAO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: n/s outer sill corroded; reverse lamp not working.
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