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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LS57 VXMMOT history

LS57 VXM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LS57 VXM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,977 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 VXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 VXM was last recorded at 196,977 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 7,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,018 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,959 miles
Average per year
9,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,977 miles
  • 2024 – 179,854 miles
  • 2022 – 169,574 miles
  • 2021 – 153,248 miles
  • 2020 – 146,638 miles
  • 2019 – 142,622 miles
  • 2018 – 137,216 miles
  • 2017 – 132,089 miles
  • 2016 – 126,460 miles
  • 2015 – 115,065 miles
  • 2014 – 102,794 miles
  • 2013 – 90,011 miles
  • 2012 – 76,039 miles
  • 2011 – 62,656 miles
  • 2010 – 48,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,977 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • EML ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,977 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,977 miles
    Test number
    521235636344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail196,977 miles (+7,959)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,977 miles
    Test number
    166867585563
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass189,018 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    189,018 miles
    Test number
    368005091075
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail189,018 miles (+9,164)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,018 miles
    Test number
    781008232331
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass179,854 miles (+10,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,854 miles
    Test number
    250967791341
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass169,574 miles (+16,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,574 miles
    Test number
    396614976887
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass153,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,248 miles
    Test number
    433937488825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail153,248 miles (+6,610)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,248 miles
    Test number
    443626955486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass146,638 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,638 miles
    Test number
    470251024498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail146,630 miles (+4,008)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,630 miles
    Test number
    307172102425
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,622 miles (+5,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,622 miles
    Test number
    910552629818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,216 miles (+5,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,216 miles
    Test number
    679555372157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass132,089 miles (+96)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    573858817668
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail131,993 miles (+5,533)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,993 miles
    Test number
    997499614884
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass126,460 miles (+11,395)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,460 miles
    Test number
    263674476195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,065 miles
    Test number
    798064642213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorber covers adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge (not within measured area
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail115,065 miles (+12,271)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,065 miles
    Test number
    472857457715
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorber covers adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge (not within measured area
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass102,794 miles (+12,783)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    549404224361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass90,011 miles (+534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    649536623350
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail89,477 miles (+13,438)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    576561013387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,039 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,039 miles
    Test number
    427084322464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,014 miles (+13,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    576430522387
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass62,656 miles (+13,670)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    489891011423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    573436410317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 VXM

Does LS57 VXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 VXM is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 VXM?
The MOT on LS57 VXM is valid until 3 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 VXM done?
LS57 VXM was recorded at 196,977 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 9,823 miles a year.
Has LS57 VXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 VXM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 VXM 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 VXM find?
LS57 VXM passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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