
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc
LX57 PFFMOT history
LX57 PFF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,521 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 99,521 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX57 PFF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX57 PFF was last recorded at 99,521 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,543 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,978 miles
- Average per year
- 5,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,521 miles
- 2025 – 97,543 miles
- 2024 – 93,413 miles
- 2023 – 86,688 miles
- 2022 – 77,044 miles
- 2021 – 68,949 miles
- 2020 – 64,503 miles
- 2018 – 56,189 miles
- 2017 – 49,075 miles
- 2016 – 36,635 miles
- 2015 – 32,639 miles
- 2014 – 29,802 miles
- 2013 – 25,811 miles
- 2012 – 21,438 miles
- 2011 – 17,448 miles
- 2010 – 14,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washer pipe split but provides sufficient fluid to screen
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including brake componants
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Large undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,521 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 99,521 miles
- Test number
- 156345286279
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washer pipe split but provides sufficient fluid to screen
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including brake componants
Fail99,520 miles (+1,977)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,520 miles
- Test number
- 314277029151
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washer pipe split but provides sufficient fluid to screen
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including brake componants
Pass97,543 miles (+4,130)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 97,543 miles
- Test number
- 136940492817
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake requires slight adjustment
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass93,413 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 93,413 miles
- Test number
- 998881351288
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLarge undertrays fitted
Fail93,412 miles (+6,724)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,412 miles
- Test number
- 186049792136
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detatched from roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLarge undertrays fitted
Pass86,688 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 86,688 miles
- Test number
- 602104178445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,638 miles (+9,594)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,638 miles
- Test number
- 106193729545
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,044 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,044 miles
- Test number
- 264414110704
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014t (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014t (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,040 miles (+142)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,040 miles
- Test number
- 624256793741
- DangerousRear Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014t (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856014t (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,898 miles (+7,949)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,898 miles
- Test number
- 590520007994
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass68,949 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 68,949 miles
- Test number
- 546411426106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,945 miles (+4,442)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,945 miles
- Test number
- 255804594538
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass64,503 miles (+8,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 64,503 miles
- Test number
- 787823168743
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,189 miles (+7,114)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 56,189 miles
- Test number
- 220415500995
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 49,075 miles
- Test number
- 455197002885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,075 miles (+12,440)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,075 miles
- Test number
- 777321905081
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 36,635 miles
- Test number
- 331728357027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,635 miles (+3,996)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,635 miles
- Test number
- 519304601313
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 32,639 miles
- Test number
- 578491116233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,639 miles (+2,837)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,639 miles
- Test number
- 409242133668
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass29,802 miles (+3,991)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,802 miles
- Test number
- 368552834435
- NoteFront lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
Pass25,811 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 25,811 miles
- Test number
- 139753333283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,438 miles (+3,990)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 21,438 miles
- Test number
- 715068832275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,448 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 17,448 miles
- Test number
- 286575441239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,432 miles (+3,422)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,432 miles
- Test number
- 548253041259
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 14,010 miles
- Test number
- 113679630213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX57 PFF
- Does LX57 PFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX57 PFF is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX57 PFF?
- The MOT on LX57 PFF is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX57 PFF done?
- LX57 PFF was recorded at 99,521 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,456 miles a year.
- Has LX57 PFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX57 PFF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX57 PFF 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 LX57 PFF find?
- LX57 PFF passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front washer pipe split but provides sufficient fluid to screen, and 2 more.
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