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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL57 HKWMOT history

LL57 HKW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LL57 HKW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,956 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 HKW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 HKW was last recorded at 121,956 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,080 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,876 miles
Average per year
6,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,956 miles
  • 2025 – 118,080 miles
  • 2024 – 117,290 miles
  • 2023 – 112,024 miles
  • 2022 – 106,827 miles
  • 2021 – 103,805 miles
  • 2020 – 102,499 miles
  • 2019 – 95,897 miles
  • 2018 – 85,279 miles
  • 2017 – 75,653 miles
  • 2016 – 62,492 miles
  • 2015 – 47,122 miles
  • 2014 – 39,945 miles
  • 2013 – 38,625 miles
  • 2012 – 35,886 miles
  • 2011 – 22,844 miles
  • 2010 – 12,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,956 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre on joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,956 miles (+3,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,956 miles
    Test number
    842478842645
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre on joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded
  2. Pass118,080 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    757693598803
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded
  3. Pass117,290 miles (+5,266)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,290 miles
    Test number
    119780429724
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin peeling on rear exhaust box
  4. Pass112,024 miles (+5,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,024 miles
    Test number
    921932829478
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass106,827 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,827 miles
    Test number
    705884599456
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail106,825 miles (+3,020)1 dangerous6 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    321673155209
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass103,805 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,805 miles
    Test number
    452863016733
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail103,805 miles (+1,306)2 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,805 miles
    Test number
    327341567594
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass102,499 miles (+6,602)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,499 miles
    Test number
    639857985842
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass95,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    608124067938
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Fail95,897 miles (+10,618)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    474137997638
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass85,279 miles (+9,626)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,279 miles
    Test number
    484385871341
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , 1mm on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass75,653 miles (+13,161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    832848080519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,492 miles (+15,370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    762198075823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,122 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    753925965593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,945 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    495370424246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,625 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,625 miles
    Test number
    528334613289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,886 miles (+13,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    635539572117
    • 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)
  19. Pass22,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    608609001277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,844 miles (+10,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    746817001237
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass12,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,842 miles
    Test number
    294091010242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 HKW

Does LL57 HKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 HKW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 HKW?
The MOT on LL57 HKW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 HKW done?
LL57 HKW was recorded at 121,956 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,757 miles a year.
Has LL57 HKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 HKW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LL57 HKW 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 HKW find?
LL57 HKW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre on joint; back box outer skin corroded.

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