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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LS57 CVWMOT history

LS57 CVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

LS57 CVW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
188,570 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 CVW
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
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 CVW was last recorded at 188,570 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 3,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,138 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,432 miles
Average per year
11,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,570 miles
  • 2023 – 185,138 miles
  • 2022 – 103,202 miles
  • 2021 – 167,179 miles
  • 2020 – 158,524 miles
  • 2019 – 150,436 miles
  • 2018 – 139,825 miles
  • 2017 – 110,850 miles
  • 2016 – 86,316 miles
  • 2015 – 60,125 miles
  • 2014 – 49,593 miles
  • 2013 – 36,841 miles
  • 2012 – 28,849 miles
  • 2011 – 25,006 miles
  • 2010 – 19,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    188,570 miles
    Test number
    419935740400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,568 miles (+3,430)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,568 miles
    Test number
    553915436166
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass185,138 miles (+81,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,138 miles
    Test number
    925460671529
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass103,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    220878617030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,238 miles (+10,059)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,238 miles
    Test number
    177320843816
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass167,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,179 miles
    Test number
    345639759377
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail167,176 miles (+8,652)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,176 miles
    Test number
    905261452291
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,524 miles (+8,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,524 miles
    Test number
    631395832569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass150,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,436 miles
    Test number
    781735259494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,436 miles (+10,611)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,436 miles
    Test number
    938929034254
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass139,825 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,825 miles
    Test number
    303514124382
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail139,820 miles (+28,970)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,820 miles
    Test number
    535503141852
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass110,850 miles (+24,534)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    754554641425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,316 miles (+26,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    227489913661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,125 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    776896935293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail60,125 miles (+10,532)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    828496335284
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass49,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,593 miles
    Test number
    969884944236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,591 miles (+12,750)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    619234244263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass36,841 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    396613913470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,849 miles (+3,843)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    497402082150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass25,006 miles (+5,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,006 miles
    Test number
    557242681167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,070 miles
    Test number
    814273580181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 CVW

Does LS57 CVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 CVW expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 CVW?
The MOT on LS57 CVW expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 CVW done?
LS57 CVW was recorded at 188,570 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 11,975 miles a year.
Has LS57 CVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 CVW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 CVW 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 LS57 CVW find?
LS57 CVW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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