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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.

LE57 KAO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass112,935 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. Pass85,612 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    477344365865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. 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
  17. Pass66,870 miles (+8,468)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    910663878299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass50,497 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    107791854239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass21,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,779 miles
    Test number
    350099640268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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