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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LS57 BYTMOT history

LS57 BYT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LS57 BYT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
42,934 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 BYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 BYT was last recorded at 42,934 miles on 8 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2026: 42,934 miles, lower than 46,265 miles on 26 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,265 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Average per year
2,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,934 miles
  • 2025 – 46,265 miles
  • 2024 – 41,936 miles
  • 2023 – 41,099 miles
  • 2022 – 39,904 miles
  • 2021 – 38,925 miles
  • 2019 – 37,015 miles
  • 2018 – 34,977 miles
  • 2017 – 32,434 miles
  • 2016 – 28,176 miles
  • 2015 – 24,193 miles
  • 2014 – 19,453 miles
  • 2013 – 15,044 miles
  • 2012 – 10,221 miles
  • 2011 – 6,499 miles
  • 2010 – 4,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,934 miles (-3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    617084802756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass46,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    698418350226
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe rusty (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail46,265 miles (+4,329)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    879516984995
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe rusty (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass41,936 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    227625059998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,099 miles (+1,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    724063202835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass39,904 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,904 miles
    Test number
    544384459640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,925 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,925 miles
    Test number
    877506443510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,015 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    884526113574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,977 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    997732515541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,434 miles
    Test number
    159397874140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,433 miles (+4,257)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,433 miles
    Test number
    693305414311
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass28,176 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,176 miles
    Test number
    179214093235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,193 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,193 miles
    Test number
    856390143344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,453 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,453 miles
    Test number
    846804294290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,044 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    15,044 miles
    Test number
    666287593268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    10,221 miles
    Test number
    188197992293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,221 miles (+3,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,221 miles
    Test number
    666367292225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass6,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    6,499 miles
    Test number
    626434981249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail6,498 miles (+2,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,498 miles
    Test number
    879544681240
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass4,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    4,266 miles
    Test number
    982741290206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 BYT

Does LS57 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 BYT is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 BYT?
The MOT on LS57 BYT is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 BYT done?
LS57 BYT was recorded at 42,934 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,499 miles a year.
Has LS57 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 BYT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 BYT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS57 BYT find?
LS57 BYT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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