VOLKSWAGEN POLO YK57LXL has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 120,844 miles 11 months ago on Monday 11th August 2025 at 11:12.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Thursday 13th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YK57LXL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH AUGUST 2026120,844 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge & Bald Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED29TH JULY 202413TH AUGUST 2025117,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Sump Heavily Corroded
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202313TH AUGUST 2024112,002 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 202213TH AUGUST 2023105,430 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2022105,430 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 202113TH AUGUST 202299,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202013TH AUGUST 202195,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Has Been Repaired
FAILED11TH AUGUST 202095,145 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH JULY 20196TH AUGUST 202092,248 MI
FAILED30TH JULY 201992,248 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20186TH AUGUST 201989,816 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED6TH AUGUST 201889,808 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201630TH SEPTEMBER 201774,896 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20153RD SEPTEMBER 201666,171 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 201566,170 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201558,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
FAILED26TH AUGUST 201458,753 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201450,787 MI
FAILED30TH AUGUST 201350,787 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201341,779 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Wiper Blade Smeering Slightly
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Fog Lamp Cracked
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201232,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201124,376 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Handbrake Travel
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YK57LXL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

YK57LXL MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

YK57LXL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 120,844 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,714 miles

YK57LXL FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YK57LXL was manufactured on Saturday 1st September 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 120,844 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,714 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YK57LXL has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 29 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YK57LXL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 12th July 2026 YK57LXL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YK57LXL Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 12th July 2026 YK57LXL does have Tax. Read more

When does YK57LXL Tax expire?

The current Tax for YK57LXL will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YK57LXL MOT expire?

The current MOT for YK57LXL will expire in 1 month on Thursday 13th August 2026. Read more

When did YK57LXL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YK57LXL was on Monday 11th August 2025 at 11:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YK57LXL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for YK57LXL we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YK57LXL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for YK57LXL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YK57LXL?

YK57LXL is registered as a 2007 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YK57LXL done?

The odometer reading for YK57LXL at the last MOT in August 2025 was 120,844 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,714 miles per year. Read more

How old is YK57LXL?

The vehicle YK57LXL was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st September 2007. Read more

What colour is YK57LXL?

The official colour of YK57LXL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does YK57LXL have?

YK57LXL has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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