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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.

LX57 PFF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass99,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass68,949 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    546411426106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass49,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,075 miles
    Test number
    455197002885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass36,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,635 miles
    Test number
    331728357027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass32,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    578491116233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. Pass25,811 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    139753333283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,438 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,438 miles
    Test number
    715068832275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,448 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,448 miles
    Test number
    286575441239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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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