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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LS57 DZEMOT history

LS57 DZE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

LS57 DZE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
73,893 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 DZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 DZE was last recorded at 73,893 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 4,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,945 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,948 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 73,893 miles
  • 2022 – 68,945 miles
  • 2021 – 65,395 miles
  • 2020 – 57,942 miles
  • 2019 – 48,356 miles
  • 2018 – 47,453 miles
  • 2017 – 41,372 miles
  • 2016 – 40,491 miles
  • 2015 – 38,964 miles
  • 2014 – 34,236 miles
  • 2013 – 29,415 miles
  • 2012 – 24,349 miles
  • 2011 – 19,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,893 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe and middle joiner (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,893 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    404725113290
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe and middle joiner (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,883 miles (+4,938)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    488731351068
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe and middle joiner (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,945 miles (+3,550)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    210675519844
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge

  4. Pass65,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    611378588502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail65,395 miles (+7,453)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    523410973954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass57,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    306711034706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Fail57,942 miles (+9,586)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    218660001505
    • 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 Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  8. Pass48,356 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    202489413144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  9. Fail48,356 miles (+903)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    634742436827
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  10. Pass47,453 miles (+6,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    493726328781
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin flaking
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  11. Pass41,372 miles (+881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    606645979062
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers worn

  12. Pass40,491 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,491 miles
    Test number
    766396773525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,964 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    827810255015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,236 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,236 miles
    Test number
    186282534076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,415 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,415 miles
    Test number
    869923633041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,349 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    359494542045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r nonobligatory possition light not working

  17. Pass24,349 miles (+4,592)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    609364442080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r nonobligatory possition light not working

  18. Pass19,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    359042251009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 DZE

Does LS57 DZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 DZE expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 DZE?
The MOT on LS57 DZE expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 DZE done?
LS57 DZE was recorded at 73,893 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has LS57 DZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 DZE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS57 DZE 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 DZE find?
LS57 DZE passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe and middle joiner; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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