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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

53 DEBMOT history

53 DEB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 120,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

53 DEB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,449 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 DEB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 DEB was last recorded at 120,449 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 13,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,838 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,611 miles
Average per year
14,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,449 miles
  • 2025 – 106,838 miles
  • 2024 – 93,978 miles
  • 2023 – 77,966 miles
  • 2022 – 62,352 miles
  • 2021 – 40,015 miles
  • 2020 – 30,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,449 miles (+13,611)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,449 miles
    Test number
    147129432069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    431250417818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail106,838 miles (+12,860)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    735066869240
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass93,978 miles (+16,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    438643050166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass77,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,966 miles
    Test number
    495060894821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail77,966 miles (+15,614)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,966 miles
    Test number
    294471464070
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass62,352 miles (+22,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    529177733589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,015 miles (+9,037)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    318690086225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,978 miles
    Test number
    969666483144
    • 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))

Questions about 53 DEB

What vehicle is registration 53 DEB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 DEB on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 53 DEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 DEB is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 DEB?
The MOT on 53 DEB is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 DEB done?
53 DEB was recorded at 120,449 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 14,990 miles a year.
Has 53 DEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 DEB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 53 DEB 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 53 DEB find?
53 DEB passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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