Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LS58 TAUMOT history
LS58 TAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,827 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 136,827 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS58 TAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS58 TAU was last recorded at 136,827 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 3,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 133,750 miles · 12 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,077 miles
- Average per year
- 7,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 136,827 miles
- 2022 – 133,750 miles
- 2021 – 131,727 miles
- 2020 – 126,660 miles
- 2019 – 115,921 miles
- 2018 – 108,089 miles
- 2017 – 101,028 miles
- 2016 – 91,439 miles
- 2015 – 81,388 miles
- 2014 – 71,900 miles
- 2013 – 62,403 miles
- 2012 – 52,480 miles
- 2011 – 45,793 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail136,827 miles
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check bearing due to this (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid/not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil on minimum
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
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.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side front corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail136,827 miles (+3,077)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,827 miles
- Test number
- 856019364802
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check bearing due to this (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid/not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil on minimum
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass133,750 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,750 miles
- Test number
- 663306471240
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail133,750 miles (+2,023)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,750 miles
- Test number
- 836767245097
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,727 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,727 miles
- Test number
- 838264476749
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail131,727 miles (+5,067)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,727 miles
- Test number
- 923790656034
- MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass126,660 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,660 miles
- Test number
- 300003809566
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,660 miles (+10,739)3 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,660 miles
- Test number
- 491877915924
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,921 miles (+7,832)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,921 miles
- Test number
- 199463915078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,089 miles (+7,061)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 108,089 miles
- Test number
- 695540211731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,028 miles (+9,589)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 101,028 miles
- Test number
- 605008460814
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass91,439 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 91,439 miles
- Test number
- 800120455072
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,436 miles (+10,048)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,436 miles
- Test number
- 401810582595
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror has a small crack in glass
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly to inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,388 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,388 miles
- Test number
- 475939195156
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail81,388 miles (+9,488)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,388 miles
- Test number
- 569409195147
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass71,900 miles (+9,497)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,900 miles
- Test number
- 625550704268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,403 miles (+9,923)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,403 miles
- Test number
- 317741403444
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brakes binding slightly (tight to turn)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,480 miles (+6,687)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 52,480 miles
- Test number
- 319689592154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,793 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 45,793 miles
- Test number
- 539856431354
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LS58 TAU
- Does LS58 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS58 TAU expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS58 TAU?
- The MOT on LS58 TAU expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS58 TAU done?
- LS58 TAU was recorded at 136,827 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 7,614 miles a year.
- Has LS58 TAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS58 TAU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS58 TAU 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 LS58 TAU find?
- LS58 TAU failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.
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