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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LS57 VXGMOT history

LS57 VXG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LS57 VXG grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,681 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 VXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 VXG was last recorded at 98,681 miles on 22 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,678 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,681 miles
  • 2025 – 87,557 miles
  • 2024 – 72,214 miles
  • 2023 – 69,851 miles
  • 2022 – 68,511 miles
  • 2021 – 62,589 miles
  • 2020 – 55,571 miles
  • 2019 – 50,808 miles
  • 2018 – 46,970 miles
  • 2017 – 44,205 miles
  • 2016 – 40,430 miles
  • 2015 – 34,698 miles
  • 2014 – 29,537 miles
  • 2013 – 24,995 miles
  • 2012 – 19,161 miles
  • 2011 – 13,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,681 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear shocker shrouds detached both sidesRecorded 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.

  • Front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Revers light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,681 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    824305355133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker shrouds detached both sides

  2. Fail98,678 miles (+11,121)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    727210070415
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker shrouds detached both sides

  3. Pass87,557 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,557 miles
    Test number
    142453585018
    • AdvisoryRevers light not working

  4. Fail87,335 miles (+15,121)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    104946478171
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRevers light not working

  5. Pass72,214 miles (+2,363)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,214 miles
    Test number
    627205252889
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass69,851 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,851 miles
    Test number
    332994719535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,511 miles (+5,922)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    111372824801
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded (outer skin)

  8. Pass62,589 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,589 miles
    Test number
    294266134162
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Fail62,589 miles (+7,018)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,589 miles
    Test number
    383049863644
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass55,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    674868708026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail55,571 miles (+4,763)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    733608265950
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass50,808 miles (+3,838)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    174239036825
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

  13. Pass46,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    277373429952
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  14. Fail46,970 miles (+2,765)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    315415834794
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  15. Pass44,205 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    591671503326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,204 miles (+3,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    787578100979
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass40,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    652805584489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,430 miles (+5,732)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    656472174958
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass34,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    115018825498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail34,698 miles (+5,161)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    148288825408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass29,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,537 miles
    Test number
    937964834003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,537 miles (+4,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,537 miles
    Test number
    889804734098
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass24,995 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,995 miles
    Test number
    228092133006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,161 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,161 miles
    Test number
    197347632075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,581 miles
    Test number
    697911831009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about LS57 VXG

Does LS57 VXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 VXG is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 VXG?
The MOT on LS57 VXG is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 VXG done?
LS57 VXG was recorded at 98,681 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,560 miles a year.
Has LS57 VXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 VXG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 VXG 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 VXG find?
LS57 VXG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear shocker shrouds detached both sides.

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