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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LS57 HMHMOT history

LS57 HMH is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LS57 HMH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,982 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 HMH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 HMH was last recorded at 121,982 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,980 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,982 miles
  • 2025 – 117,911 miles
  • 2024 – 115,022 miles
  • 2023 – 111,057 miles
  • 2022 – 104,261 miles
  • 2021 – 104,210 miles
  • 2020 – 100,786 miles
  • 2019 – 96,131 miles
  • 2018 – 87,989 miles
  • 2017 – 78,882 miles
  • 2016 – 67,848 miles
  • 2015 – 56,713 miles
  • 2014 – 48,962 miles
  • 2013 – 45,436 miles
  • 2012 – 42,532 miles
  • 2011 – 30,470 miles
  • 2010 – 16,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,982 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hand brake lever high travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,982 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,982 miles
    Test number
    915317045427
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,980 miles (+4,069)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    652821798880
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached ENGINE (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,911 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,911 miles
    Test number
    727957503261
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  4. Fail117,907 miles (+2,885)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,907 miles
    Test number
    636295810624
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass115,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,022 miles
    Test number
    755015530238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,022 miles (+3,965)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,022 miles
    Test number
    621471996818
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass111,057 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,057 miles
    Test number
    602343035710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,261 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    807603669137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,210 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,210 miles
    Test number
    404443665800
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high travel

  10. Fail104,210 miles (+3,424)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,210 miles
    Test number
    394135748077
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high travel

  11. Pass100,786 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,786 miles
    Test number
    887008011689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    871902052088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,131 miles (+8,142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    459227157413
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass87,989 miles (+9,107)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    796086240594
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass78,882 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    809198887574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    616020288227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs liped poor condition

  17. Fail67,848 miles (+11,135)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    505770838010
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs liped poor condition

  18. Pass56,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    716680466987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,713 miles (+7,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    972462020208
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,962 miles (+3,526)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    798725614375
    • NoteBoth front lower wish bone bushs poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewalls

  21. Pass45,436 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    875577673263
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail45,436 miles (+2,904)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    779957373216
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass42,532 miles (+12,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    315191892407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,470 miles (+13,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    396158181446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,637 miles
    Test number
    191571400369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 HMH

Does LS57 HMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 HMH is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 HMH?
The MOT on LS57 HMH is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 HMH done?
LS57 HMH was recorded at 121,982 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
Has LS57 HMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 HMH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 HMH 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 HMH find?
LS57 HMH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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