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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 EWVMOT history

LB53 EWV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,458 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EWV was last recorded at 111,458 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,828 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,630 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,458 miles
  • 2024 – 108,828 miles
  • 2023 – 105,976 miles
  • 2022 – 104,362 miles
  • 2021 – 102,346 miles
  • 2020 – 98,175 miles
  • 2019 – 94,406 miles
  • 2018 – 84,497 miles
  • 2017 – 77,855 miles
  • 2016 – 73,202 miles
  • 2015 – 64,595 miles
  • 2014 – 60,956 miles
  • 2013 – 52,949 miles
  • 2012 – 44,164 miles
  • 2011 – 37,572 miles
  • 2010 – 33,480 miles
  • 2009 – 30,649 miles
  • 2008 – 22,973 miles
  • 2007 – 14,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,458 miles (+2,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    896478947426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,828 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,828 miles
    Test number
    237044279635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,976 miles
    Test number
    760646523623
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin deterioted rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail105,976 miles (+1,614)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,976 miles
    Test number
    237941241858
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  5. Pass104,362 miles (+2,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    285263062015
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated / corroded

  6. Pass102,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,346 miles
    Test number
    325684674566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,346 miles (+4,171)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,346 miles
    Test number
    160914841846
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,175 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,175 miles
    Test number
    285088891074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail98,171 miles (+3,765)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,171 miles
    Test number
    837125996330
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    421156052127
    • 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))

  11. Fail94,406 miles (+9,909)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    987670798351
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  12. Pass84,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,497 miles
    Test number
    834413356397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,497 miles (+6,642)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,497 miles
    Test number
    550073611114
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  14. Pass77,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    992448226314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail77,853 miles (+4,651)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    900209185967
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass73,202 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    213893587792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,200 miles (+2,626)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    511939786618
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass70,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    892260766509
    • AdvisoryFront brakes a little sharp
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnofficial sticker in swept area of screen

  19. Fail70,573 miles (+5,978)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    964756403246
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes a little sharp
    • AdvisoryOffside rear upper side lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnofficial sticker in swept area of screen

  20. Pass64,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    669761845071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,593 miles (+3,637)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,593 miles
    Test number
    865681645050
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass60,956 miles (+8,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    379369744075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,949 miles (+8,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    147233443076
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass44,164 miles (+6,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,164 miles
    Test number
    259331632015
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass37,572 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    546869821012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass33,480 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    191581720466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,649 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,649 miles
    Test number
    142833149450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,973 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    361404218094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,657 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    192094027026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,651 miles
    Test number
    362614407018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EWV

Does LB53 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EWV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EWV?
The MOT on LB53 EWV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 EWV done?
LB53 EWV was recorded at 111,458 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has LB53 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EWV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 EWV 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 EWV find?
LB53 EWV passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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