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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LS57 MXZMOT history

LS57 MXZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LS57 MXZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,960 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 MXZ
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
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 MXZ was last recorded at 87,960 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,955 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,960 miles
  • 2025 – 86,519 miles
  • 2024 – 83,537 miles
  • 2023 – 80,095 miles
  • 2022 – 76,947 miles
  • 2021 – 74,615 miles
  • 2019 – 73,166 miles
  • 2018 – 68,910 miles
  • 2017 – 65,735 miles
  • 2016 – 59,421 miles
  • 2015 – 49,439 miles
  • 2014 – 41,185 miles
  • 2013 – 33,111 miles
  • 2012 – 26,814 miles
  • 2011 – 22,437 miles
  • 2010 – 16,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,960 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.

  • Rear Box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • O/s/r tyre & N/s/r tyre are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,960 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    403693660159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,955 miles (+1,436)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    495171629291
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,519 miles (+2,982)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    211001221415
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,537 miles (+3,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,537 miles
    Test number
    277749902289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,095 miles (+3,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    221949630453
    • AdvisoryRear Box corroded

  6. Pass76,947 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    587819939180
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  7. Pass74,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    358169980559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake adjustment is high

  8. Fail74,615 miles (+1,449)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    241155689197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake adjustment is high

  9. Pass73,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    560389717592
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre & N/s/r tyre are perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake is high
    • AdvisoryRear box corroded

  10. Fail73,166 miles (+4,256)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    839405580246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre & N/s/r tyre are perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake is high
    • AdvisoryRear box corroded

  11. Pass68,910 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,910 miles
    Test number
    218274152691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    883143435373
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre has a minor cut on outer wall
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail65,735 miles (+6,314)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    326099687297
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre has a minor cut on outer wall
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass59,421 miles (+9,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,421 miles
    Test number
    131321559082
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass49,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    297413652241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,439 miles (+8,254)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    923766778777
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,185 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    417160654363
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS AROUND SIDE WALL .
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail41,176 miles (+8,065)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    918018744330
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS AROUND SIDE WALL .
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass33,111 miles (+44)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    749616543373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNsf tyre 2mm outer edge

  20. Fail33,067 miles (+6,253)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,067 miles
    Test number
    255354043342
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNsf tyre 2mm outer edge

  21. Fail26,814 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,814 miles
    Test number
    188954552375
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass26,814 miles (+4,305)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,814 miles
    Test number
    217934452335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass22,509 miles (+72)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    965973292093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

  24. Fail22,437 miles (+5,713)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,437 miles
    Test number
    705265351367
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,724 miles
    Test number
    391896850300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 MXZ

Does LS57 MXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 MXZ is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 MXZ?
The MOT on LS57 MXZ is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 MXZ done?
LS57 MXZ was recorded at 87,960 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
Has LS57 MXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 MXZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 MXZ 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 MXZ find?
LS57 MXZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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