Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LE57 KAUMOT history
LE57 KAU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 63,962 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 KAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 KAU was last recorded at 63,962 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 8,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 55,053 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,909 miles
- Average per year
- 3,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 63,962 miles
- 2024 – 55,053 miles
- 2023 – 51,905 miles
- 2021 – 51,845 miles
- 2020 – 50,274 miles
- 2019 – 45,512 miles
- 2018 – 35,519 miles
- 2017 – 25,241 miles
- 2016 – 23,671 miles
- 2015 – 21,473 miles
- 2014 – 18,830 miles
- 2013 – 13,949 miles
- 2012 – 11,304 miles
- 2011 – 7,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,962 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,962 miles (+8,909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 63,962 miles
- Test number
- 850964471181
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass55,053 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 55,053 miles
- Test number
- 835651428907
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail55,053 miles (+3,148)2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,053 miles
- Test number
- 800449722501
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass51,905 miles (+6)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 51,905 miles
- Test number
- 855653136426
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryScreen Washer Pipe Split on Nearside Bonnet Hinge
Fail51,899 miles (+54)2 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,899 miles
- Test number
- 501781913618
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryScreen Washer Pipe Split on Nearside Bonnet Hinge
Pass51,845 miles (+1,571)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 51,845 miles
- Test number
- 706433037791
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,274 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 50,274 miles
- Test number
- 774290701795
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,512 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,512 miles
- Test number
- 252095383982
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail45,512 miles (+9,993)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,512 miles
- Test number
- 293734340809
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,519 miles (+10,278)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 35,519 miles
- Test number
- 302990591233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,241 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 25,241 miles
- Test number
- 506287101095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,671 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 23,671 miles
- Test number
- 441939530314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,668 miles (+2,195)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,668 miles
- Test number
- 270865217387
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass21,473 miles (+2,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 21,473 miles
- Test number
- 335625755094
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass18,830 miles (+4,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 18,830 miles
- Test number
- 739349544013
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass13,949 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 13,949 miles
- Test number
- 705212243015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,304 miles (+3,419)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 11,304 miles
- Test number
- 869771752071
- NoteTravel in handbrake.
Pass7,885 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 7,885 miles
- Test number
- 785385441025
- NoteFront fog lights stay on
Questions about LE57 KAU
- Does LE57 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 KAU is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 KAU?
- The MOT on LE57 KAU is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 KAU done?
- LE57 KAU was recorded at 63,962 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,794 miles a year.
- Has LE57 KAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 KAU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE57 KAU 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 KAU find?
- LE57 KAU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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