Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LB53 EWPMOT history
LB53 EWP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 88,854 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 EWP
- 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
- 3 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 EWP was last recorded at 88,854 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Dec 2014: 63,324 miles, lower than 574,034 miles on 28 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,310 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,544 miles
- Average per year
- 3,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,854 miles
- 2024 – 87,310 miles
- 2023 – 86,736 miles
- 2022 – 85,937 miles
- 2021 – 83,014 miles
- 2020 – 82,186 miles
- 2019 – 80,781 miles
- 2018 – 77,793 miles
- 2016 – 71,978 miles
- 2015 – 67,608 miles
- 2014 – 63,324 miles
- 2013 – 574,034 miles
- 2012 – 52,571 miles
- 2011 – 46,585 miles
- 2010 – 39,812 miles
- 2009 – 33,842 miles
- 2008 – 27,495 miles
- 2007 – 20,276 miles
- 2006 – 14,495 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,854 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,854 miles (+1,544)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 88,854 miles
- Test number
- 212650168087
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,310 miles (+574)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 87,310 miles
- Test number
- 117165682342
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,736 miles (+799)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 86,736 miles
- Test number
- 832368629762
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer casing on exhaust box corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever comes up high hand brake needs slight adjustment.
Pass85,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 85,937 miles
- Test number
- 898869786586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,935 miles (+2,921)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,935 miles
- Test number
- 470860181520
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch, spat slightly loose.
Pass83,014 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 83,014 miles
- Test number
- 228148554074
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER CASING CORRODED ON EXHAUST BOX.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,014 miles (+828)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,014 miles
- Test number
- 294176655607
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER CASING CORRODED ON EXHAUST BOX.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,186 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,186 miles
- Test number
- 126814389424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE 3,MM OUTER EDGE.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail82,186 miles (+1,405)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,186 miles
- Test number
- 891239788593
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE 3,MM OUTER EDGE.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,781 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,781 miles
- Test number
- 560777232588
- AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
Fail80,773 miles (+2,980)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,773 miles
- Test number
- 981132001496
- MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure WHOLE DOOR MIRROR LOOSE. (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON DASH BOARD.ENGINE LIGHT ON. (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
Pass77,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 77,793 miles
- Test number
- 740275844515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,793 miles (+5,815)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,793 miles
- Test number
- 777750903629
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass71,978 miles (+4,370)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 71,978 miles
- Test number
- 577189652420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front slightly wearing on inside edge.
Pass67,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 67,608 miles
- Test number
- 148745815797
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOuter casing on rear exhaust box correded
Fail67,608 miles (+4,284)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,608 miles
- Test number
- 401321144813
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOuter casing on rear exhaust box correded
Pass63,324 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 63,324 miles
- Test number
- 488262144324
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre,slightly wearing on inside edge
Fail63,324 miles (-510,710)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,324 miles
- Test number
- 327729934321
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre,slightly wearing on inside edge
Pass574,034 miles (+521,463)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 574,034 miles
- Test number
- 387622733333
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,571 miles (+5,986)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 52,571 miles
- Test number
- 445815432422
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres the sidewalls are slighty ddeteriorted.
Pass46,585 miles (+6,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,585 miles
- Test number
- 947886331313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,812 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 39,812 miles
- Test number
- 851650720376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass33,842 miles (+6,347)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,842 miles
- Test number
- 333784439365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,495 miles (+7,219)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,495 miles
- Test number
- 670640038347
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass20,276 miles (+5,781)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 20,276 miles
- Test number
- 873044437398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 14,495 miles
- Test number
- 641513836379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 EWP
- Does LB53 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EWP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 EWP?
- The MOT on LB53 EWP is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 EWP done?
- LB53 EWP was recorded at 88,854 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,919 miles a year.
- Has LB53 EWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 EWP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 EWP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 EWP find?
- LB53 EWP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive sump area.; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking.; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded., and 1 more.
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