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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LS57 HMJMOT history

LS57 HMJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

LS57 HMJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
112,730 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 HMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 HMJ was last recorded at 112,730 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,729 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,730 miles
  • 2024 – 109,325 miles
  • 2023 – 107,029 miles
  • 2022 – 104,471 miles
  • 2021 – 100,382 miles
  • 2020 – 95,922 miles
  • 2019 – 90,928 miles
  • 2018 – 83,163 miles
  • 2017 – 73,283 miles
  • 2016 – 63,369 miles
  • 2015 – 53,235 miles
  • 2014 – 44,243 miles
  • 2013 – 39,531 miles
  • 2012 – 32,955 miles
  • 2011 – 26,157 miles
  • 2010 – 17,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,730 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Sump corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,730 miles (+1)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    457219767334
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  2. Fail112,729 miles (+3,404)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    443395793928
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  3. Pass109,325 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,325 miles
    Test number
    313883950390
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  4. Fail109,325 miles (+2,296)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,325 miles
    Test number
    405149245187
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  5. Pass107,029 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    366059042829
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  6. Fail107,029 miles (+2,558)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    972302667343
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  7. Pass104,471 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,471 miles
    Test number
    365668798259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,468 miles (+4,086)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,468 miles
    Test number
    922069436555
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    626759180691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner edge wear. 185/60/14.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail100,382 miles (+4,460)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    620587246084
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner edge wear. 185/60/14.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass95,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,922 miles
    Test number
    442088931632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,921 miles (+4,993)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    352708108046
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    973109654480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail90,928 miles (+7,765)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    187755266928
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass83,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,163 miles
    Test number
    196965993773
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail83,163 miles (+9,880)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,163 miles
    Test number
    638663256742
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass73,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    444067249011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,283 miles (+9,914)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    987824444163
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  19. Pass63,369 miles (+10,134)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    233524974294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,235 miles (+8,992)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,235 miles
    Test number
    820557590254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    767990464279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,243 miles (+4,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    325348254226
    • 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)

  23. Pass39,531 miles (+6,576)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    336563183404
    • NoteNsr tyre age cracked
    • NoteOsr tyre age cracked

  24. Pass32,955 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,955 miles
    Test number
    237927492278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,157 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    815248811367
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLight cracking in osf tyre
    • NoteNsf tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and cracked

  26. Fail26,157 miles (+8,528)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    898368111313
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLight cracking in osf tyre
    • NoteNsf tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and cracked

  27. Pass17,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,629 miles
    Test number
    921280230399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 HMJ

Does LS57 HMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 HMJ expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 HMJ?
The MOT on LS57 HMJ expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 HMJ done?
LS57 HMJ was recorded at 112,730 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 6,436 miles a year.
Has LS57 HMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 HMJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 HMJ 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 HMJ find?
LS57 HMJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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