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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LL57 CYVMOT history

LL57 CYV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LL57 CYV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
119,717 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 CYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL57 CYV was last recorded at 119,717 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 10,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,314 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,403 miles
Average per year
7,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,717 miles
  • 2025 – 109,314 miles
  • 2024 – 103,189 miles
  • 2023 – 93,057 miles
  • 2022 – 83,758 miles
  • 2021 – 72,440 miles
  • 2020 – 54,107 miles
  • 2019 – 41,857 miles
  • 2018 – 32,858 miles
  • 2017 – 29,102 miles
  • 2016 – 26,086 miles
  • 2015 – 23,953 miles
  • 2014 – 20,712 miles
  • 2013 – 16,469 miles
  • 2012 – 13,608 miles
  • 2011 – 11,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,717 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • 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 Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHand brake would benefit from further attention
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,717 miles (+10,403)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,717 miles
    Test number
    882120539374
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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 Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake would benefit from further attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass109,314 miles (+6,125)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    598903407584
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted

  3. Pass103,189 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    221578763258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,083 miles (+10,026)4 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    985415264503
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirrow (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind been so bad ,will need checking once brake is done
    • AdvisoryAll tyres well below normal pressure
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all components in engine bay due to covers
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all components on underside due to covers

  5. Pass93,057 miles (+9,299)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,057 miles
    Test number
    802120344073
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass83,758 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,758 miles
    Test number
    329866204299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail83,720 miles (+11,280)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    710878372021
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,440 miles (+18,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,440 miles
    Test number
    659121301242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,107 miles (+12,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    612670200406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,857 miles (+8,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    614675176487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass32,858 miles (+3,756)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,858 miles
    Test number
    733662550515
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box worn

  12. Pass29,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,102 miles
    Test number
    570733743429
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre starting to get low have age cracking to o/s/f as well

  13. Fail29,102 miles (+3,016)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,102 miles
    Test number
    969011604208
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre starting to get low have age cracking to o/s/f as well

  14. Pass26,086 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,086 miles
    Test number
    429788067113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,953 miles (+3,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,953 miles
    Test number
    846609415014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass20,712 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,712 miles
    Test number
    836563324008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,469 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    197404623075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,608 miles
    Test number
    586464422027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,608 miles (+2,294)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,608 miles
    Test number
    197424322066
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass11,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,314 miles
    Test number
    199211641446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,314 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,314 miles
    Test number
    606651541004
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LL57 CYV

Does LL57 CYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL57 CYV expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL57 CYV?
The MOT on LL57 CYV expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL57 CYV done?
LL57 CYV was recorded at 119,717 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,252 miles a year.
Has LL57 CYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 CYV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL57 CYV 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 LL57 CYV find?
LL57 CYV failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; central rear seat belt retracting mechanism defective; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 13 more.

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