
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
Pass118,080 miles (+790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 118,080 miles
- Test number
- 757693598803
- AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass75,653 miles (+13,161)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 75,653 miles
- Test number
- 832848080519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,492 miles (+15,370)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,492 miles
- Test number
- 762198075823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,122 miles (+7,177)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,122 miles
- Test number
- 753925965593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,945 miles (+1,320)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 39,945 miles
- Test number
- 495370424246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,625 miles (+2,739)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,625 miles
- Test number
- 528334613289
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass22,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 22,844 miles
- Test number
- 608609001277
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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