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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL57 HLAMOT history

LL57 HLA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LL57 HLA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,461 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 HLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 HLA was last recorded at 89,461 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,460 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,461 miles
  • 2025 – 75,777 miles
  • 2024 – 72,125 miles
  • 2023 – 68,485 miles
  • 2022 – 64,496 miles
  • 2021 – 60,498 miles
  • 2020 – 57,181 miles
  • 2019 – 51,211 miles
  • 2018 – 49,540 miles
  • 2017 – 47,929 miles
  • 2016 – 44,997 miles
  • 2015 – 41,228 miles
  • 2014 – 35,071 miles
  • 2013 – 28,725 miles
  • 2012 – 22,847 miles
  • 2011 – 17,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer door and outer side wing panel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,461 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    957489673909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,460 miles (+13,683)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,460 miles
    Test number
    325017849634
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,777 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    487485172848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,774 miles (+3,649)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,774 miles
    Test number
    180926840312
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass72,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,125 miles
    Test number
    832738288207
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail72,122 miles (+3,637)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,122 miles
    Test number
    888958218676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,485 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    532700686331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,496 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    952260476030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,498 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    556541987714
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer door and outer side wing panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail60,497 miles (+23)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    683297824793
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer door and outer side wing panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Fail60,474 miles (+3,293)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    849266113918
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected +Not working (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door side mirror outer covers damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking

  12. Pass57,181 miles (+5,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    368711412447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass51,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    671222112688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,211 miles (+1,671)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    735804068359
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  15. Pass49,540 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,540 miles
    Test number
    689975163093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  16. Pass47,929 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    414169055139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,997 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,997 miles
    Test number
    852555471756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,991 miles (+3,763)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    743010819627
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,228 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    425877035049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,071 miles (+6,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,071 miles
    Test number
    516860424022
    • NoteFront console bushes splitting

  21. Pass28,725 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,725 miles
    Test number
    865719233048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,847 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    925544352074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,355 miles
    Test number
    538612141041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 HLA

Does LL57 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 HLA is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 HLA?
The MOT on LL57 HLA is valid until 18 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 HLA done?
LL57 HLA was recorded at 89,461 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,621 miles a year.
Has LL57 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 HLA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL57 HLA 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 HLA find?
LL57 HLA passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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