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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LB53 EWSMOT history

LB53 EWS is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,295 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EWS was last recorded at 115,295 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,291 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,295 miles
  • 2024 – 105,034 miles
  • 2023 – 102,033 miles
  • 2022 – 95,431 miles
  • 2021 – 87,557 miles
  • 2020 – 82,488 miles
  • 2019 – 78,061 miles
  • 2018 – 73,324 miles
  • 2017 – 56,949 miles
  • 2016 – 49,816 miles
  • 2015 – 36,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,295 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.

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Manufacture covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,295 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,295 miles
    Test number
    209406609170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,291 miles (+10,257)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,291 miles
    Test number
    462897558178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass105,034 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,034 miles
    Test number
    472376471993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    316572804536
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail102,033 miles (+6,602)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    873210075353
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front section (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass95,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    142486465509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,431 miles (+7,874)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    233815289823
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  8. Pass87,557 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,557 miles
    Test number
    432870819820
    • AdvisoryManufacture covers fitted

  9. Fail87,555 miles (+5,067)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    547825559509
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacture covers fitted

  10. Pass82,488 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,488 miles
    Test number
    114923788917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion

  11. Fail82,455 miles (+4,394)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    664082238791
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion

  12. Pass78,061 miles (+4,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,061 miles
    Test number
    183756869580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  13. Pass73,324 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,324 miles
    Test number
    551839355084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    951874866185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail70,348 miles (+13,399)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    107206615451
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass56,949 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,949 miles
    Test number
    862413171825
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

  17. Fail56,944 miles (+7,128)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    791181944918
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

  18. Pass49,816 miles (+13,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,816 miles
    Test number
    904029207094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    238729025145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EWS

Does LB53 EWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EWS is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EWS?
The MOT on LB53 EWS is valid until 29 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 EWS done?
LB53 EWS was recorded at 115,295 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,499 miles a year.
Has LB53 EWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EWS has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 EWS 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 EWS find?
LB53 EWS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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