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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB53 EWFMOT history

LB53 EWF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
72,415 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EWF was last recorded at 72,415 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,761 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,654 miles
Average per year
3,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,415 miles
  • 2024 – 69,761 miles
  • 2023 – 67,162 miles
  • 2022 – 65,255 miles
  • 2021 – 62,627 miles
  • 2020 – 60,566 miles
  • 2019 – 57,798 miles
  • 2018 – 55,992 miles
  • 2017 – 54,073 miles
  • 2016 – 51,924 miles
  • 2015 – 50,259 miles
  • 2014 – 47,692 miles
  • 2013 – 41,447 miles
  • 2012 – 34,676 miles
  • 2011 – 30,247 miles
  • 2010 – 27,242 miles
  • 2009 – 24,694 miles
  • 2008 – 21,747 miles
  • 2007 – 17,637 miles
  • 2006 – 13,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,415 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    717302267607
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail72,414 miles (+2,653)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,414 miles
    Test number
    225103198289
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,761 miles (+2,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    196635281229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,162 miles (+1,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,162 miles
    Test number
    586106012638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    979847225366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail65,255 miles (+2,628)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    396785801456
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 165/70/R14

  7. Pass62,627 miles (+2,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    799689452986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass60,566 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,566 miles
    Test number
    629190530009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,798 miles (+1,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,798 miles
    Test number
    693262229591
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass55,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    758683639937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,987 miles (+1,914)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    174639881191
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass54,073 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    400626192264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,924 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    936855974750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,259 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,259 miles
    Test number
    446968187612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,692 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    716232784220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,688 miles (+6,241)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    209491284234
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside foot and handbrake effort slighly low

  17. Pass41,447 miles (+6,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    726725393293
    • NoteSlight wear in wishbone bushes

  18. Pass34,676 miles (+4,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    767922792252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass30,247 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    346963591200
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,242 miles
    Test number
    482371000366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,242 miles (+2,548)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,242 miles
    Test number
    890601900368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass24,694 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,694 miles
    Test number
    251036809369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,747 miles
    Test number
    580237628348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail21,747 miles (+4,110)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,747 miles
    Test number
    691157028359
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass17,637 miles (+3,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    381014517354
    • 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)

  26. Pass13,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,868 miles
    Test number
    100032526348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EWF

Does LB53 EWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EWF is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EWF?
The MOT on LB53 EWF is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 EWF done?
LB53 EWF was recorded at 72,415 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,093 miles a year.
Has LB53 EWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EWF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 EWF 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 EWF find?
LB53 EWF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/r14.

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