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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 COJMOT history

LB53 COJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
94,692 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 COJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 COJ was last recorded at 94,692 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,011 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
4,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,692 miles
  • 2024 – 92,011 miles
  • 2023 – 89,794 miles
  • 2022 – 88,149 miles
  • 2021 – 84,041 miles
  • 2020 – 80,974 miles
  • 2019 – 71,006 miles
  • 2018 – 60,504 miles
  • 2017 – 50,425 miles
  • 2016 – 40,903 miles
  • 2015 – 30,387 miles
  • 2014 – 30,272 miles
  • 2013 – 29,786 miles
  • 2012 – 28,575 miles
  • 2011 – 27,066 miles
  • 2010 – 25,072 miles
  • 2009 – 22,152 miles
  • 2008 – 18,757 miles
  • 2007 – 14,993 miles
  • 2006 – 11,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,692 miles (+2,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    271797622427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    647696093220
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated

  3. Fail92,011 miles (+2,217)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    754391581771
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated

  4. Pass89,794 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,794 miles
    Test number
    835216720808
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  5. Fail89,794 miles (+1,645)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,794 miles
    Test number
    116749914217
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side mirror sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass88,149 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    629761477254
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear last part exhaust Corroded

  7. Fail88,149 miles (+4,108)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    522147329290
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear last part exhaust Corroded

  8. Pass84,041 miles (+3,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    937767516263
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    663692511243
    • 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))

  10. Fail80,974 miles (+9,968)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    537588038711
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass71,006 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    396036017317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,948 miles (+10,444)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,948 miles
    Test number
    767719457274
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,504 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,504 miles
    Test number
    397534397620
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside accident damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEpc light not illuminated at time of retest

  14. Fail60,503 miles (+10,078)2 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,503 miles
    Test number
    594242687962
    • DangerousENGINE MANAGEMENT AND OIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault EPC illuminated (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside accident damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass50,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,425 miles
    Test number
    711331630805
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  16. Fail50,425 miles (+9,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,425 miles
    Test number
    623064418051
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  17. Pass40,903 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,903 miles
    Test number
    517220507991
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have damaged side walls
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Fail40,801 miles (+10,414)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    573460205914
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

  19. Pass30,387 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    456722445069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,272 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    575268884212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,786 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,786 miles
    Test number
    638131983213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,575 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,575 miles
    Test number
    808019982254
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass27,066 miles (+1,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,066 miles
    Test number
    906077981225
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on side wall (not to cords)

  24. Pass25,072 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,072 miles
    Test number
    971362390237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,152 miles (+3,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,152 miles
    Test number
    982549579217
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass18,757 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,757 miles
    Test number
    721255778202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,993 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,993 miles
    Test number
    331250997421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,475 miles
    Test number
    320510196429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 COJ

Does LB53 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 COJ expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 COJ?
The MOT on LB53 COJ expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 COJ done?
LB53 COJ was recorded at 94,692 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 4,430 miles a year.
Has LB53 COJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 COJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 COJ 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 LB53 COJ find?
LB53 COJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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