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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LS57 MVKMOT history

LS57 MVK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

LS57 MVK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
193,527 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 MVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 MVK was last recorded at 193,527 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2012: 44,540 miles, lower than 50,730 miles on 15 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,513 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
10,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,527 miles
  • 2024 – 183,948 miles
  • 2023 – 176,371 miles
  • 2022 – 166,568 miles
  • 2021 – 149,769 miles
  • 2020 – 137,537 miles
  • 2019 – 127,472 miles
  • 2018 – 123,810 miles
  • 2017 – 115,878 miles
  • 2016 – 106,199 miles
  • 2015 – 93,723 miles
  • 2014 – 78,217 miles
  • 2013 – 71,718 miles
  • 2012 – 44,540 miles
  • 2011 – 50,730 miles
  • 2010 – 38,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,527 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,527 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    193,527 miles
    Test number
    621119747440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,513 miles (+9,565)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,513 miles
    Test number
    575173394273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  3. Pass183,948 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    183,948 miles
    Test number
    111024700648
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail183,948 miles (+7,577)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,948 miles
    Test number
    672710709119
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,371 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,371 miles
    Test number
    960422703142
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail176,371 miles (+9,803)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,371 miles
    Test number
    214833560365
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,568 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,568 miles
    Test number
    617075076669
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail166,568 miles (+16,799)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,568 miles
    Test number
    617836905348
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass149,769 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,769 miles
    Test number
    593536213779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail149,568 miles (+12,031)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,568 miles
    Test number
    233740514427
    • 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass137,537 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    743005707452
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail137,537 miles (+10,065)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    247018838988
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass127,472 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,472 miles
    Test number
    848237532624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass123,810 miles (+7,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,810 miles
    Test number
    757454218609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cutting on outer edge

  15. Pass115,878 miles (+9,679)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    308777117683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,199 miles (+12,476)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,199 miles
    Test number
    221136788972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,723 miles (+15,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    625665115278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,217 miles (+6,499)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    546685074122
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding

  19. Pass71,718 miles (+27,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    196470423200
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  20. Pass44,540 miles (-6,190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,540 miles
    Test number
    848069022331
    • NoteN/S/R BUMPSTOP SPLITTING
    • NoteO/S/R BUMPSTOP SPLITTING

  21. Pass50,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    349359311345
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail50,730 miles (+11,749)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    917628211340
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass38,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,981 miles
    Test number
    934379100363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 MVK

Does LS57 MVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 MVK expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 MVK?
The MOT on LS57 MVK expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 MVK done?
LS57 MVK was recorded at 193,527 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 10,711 miles a year.
Has LS57 MVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 MVK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 MVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS57 MVK find?
LS57 MVK passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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