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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LS57 JDFMOT history

LS57 JDF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

LS57 JDF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
131,012 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
14 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 JDF
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
7 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 JDF was last recorded at 131,012 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,998 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,012 miles
  • 2022 – 119,692 miles
  • 2021 – 109,970 miles
  • 2020 – 106,355 miles
  • 2019 – 100,521 miles
  • 2018 – 96,754 miles
  • 2017 – 91,217 miles
  • 2016 – 81,142 miles
  • 2015 – 73,386 miles
  • 2014 – 64,726 miles
  • 2013 – 56,835 miles
  • 2012 – 46,831 miles
  • 2011 – 36,226 miles
  • 2010 – 27,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,012 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,012 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    986690154523
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,998 miles (+11,306)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,998 miles
    Test number
    767161363954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    830129488700
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  4. Fail119,692 miles (+9,722)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    715266071548
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,970 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,970 miles
    Test number
    725904763522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,968 miles (+20)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,968 miles
    Test number
    558931540484
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail109,948 miles (+3,593)8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,948 miles
    Test number
    473083726787
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont extract (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass106,355 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    709813458720
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  9. Fail106,355 miles (+5,834)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    755822759398
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass100,521 miles (+19)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    754353678471
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex joint in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail100,502 miles (+3,748)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    561989109107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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) (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex joint in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass96,754 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    978954852755
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail96,744 miles (+5,527)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    158405153222
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass91,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    870656076881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,217 miles (+167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    715927609163
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail91,050 miles (+9,908)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    349196716800
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,142 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,142 miles
    Test number
    573094975993
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail81,086 miles (+7,700)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,086 miles
    Test number
    133972552551
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60 14, on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass73,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    520581148646
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  20. Fail73,386 miles (+8,660)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    736104855296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  21. Pass64,726 miles (+17)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,726 miles
    Test number
    818789484296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil sump damage
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

  22. Fail64,709 miles (+7,874)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    145648284257
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil sump damage
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall

  23. Pass56,835 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    639185703338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,780 miles (+9,949)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    835742503399
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass46,831 miles (+10,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,831 miles
    Test number
    455120412321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    387748201394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,226 miles (+9,038)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    118418101364
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAuxillary belt deteriorated

  28. Pass27,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,188 miles
    Test number
    274989900354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 JDF

Does LS57 JDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 JDF expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 JDF?
The MOT on LS57 JDF expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 JDF done?
LS57 JDF was recorded at 131,012 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 7,958 miles a year.
Has LS57 JDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 JDF has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS57 JDF 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 JDF find?
LS57 JDF passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central oil leak, but not excessive.

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