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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 FFPMOT history

LB53 FFP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
48,434 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FFP was last recorded at 48,434 miles on 20 May 2026, 920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,514 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
920 miles
Average per year
1,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,434 miles
  • 2025 – 47,514 miles
  • 2024 – 46,886 miles
  • 2023 – 46,625 miles
  • 2022 – 46,120 miles
  • 2021 – 45,374 miles
  • 2020 – 44,362 miles
  • 2019 – 44,216 miles
  • 2018 – 43,807 miles
  • 2017 – 43,352 miles
  • 2016 – 41,585 miles
  • 2014 – 40,870 miles
  • 2013 – 40,010 miles
  • 2012 – 38,423 miles
  • 2011 – 31,934 miles
  • 2010 – 20,938 miles
  • 2009 – 20,154 miles
  • 2008 – 18,475 miles
  • 2007 – 15,581 miles
  • 2006 – 12,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,434 miles
    Test number
    921116166519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,435 miles (+921)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    758309948960
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    507410882902
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail47,514 miles (+628)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    859809177114
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,886 miles (+261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,886 miles
    Test number
    282205442678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  6. Pass46,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    961160602474
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail46,625 miles (+505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    314205241817
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass46,120 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    656029983581
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail46,120 miles (+746)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    393079967375
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass45,374 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,374 miles
    Test number
    596461979280
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low

  11. Pass44,362 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    314016713611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass44,216 miles (+409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    792905520645
    • 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))

  13. Pass43,807 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    629361937013
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail43,807 miles (+455)4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    463336440339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low temporary repair (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass43,352 miles (+381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,352 miles
    Test number
    545456592847
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,971 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,971 miles
    Test number
    118691431602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured border line pass (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured border line pass (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass41,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    156072060359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,585 miles (+715)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    692025281678
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail40,870 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    425692904379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEms light on.

  20. Pass40,870 miles (+860)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    957472404354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEms light on.

  21. Pass40,010 miles (+1,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    748214423340
    • NoteRear brakes noisey

  22. Pass38,423 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,423 miles
    Test number
    787361812360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,934 miles (+10,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    347931521319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,938 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,938 miles
    Test number
    164447520340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,154 miles
    Test number
    463437829486
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail20,154 miles (+1,679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,154 miles
    Test number
    552627829367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass18,475 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,475 miles
    Test number
    441369528480
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass15,581 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,581 miles
    Test number
    304766227322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,324 miles
    Test number
    370785786436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FFP

Does LB53 FFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FFP is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FFP?
The MOT on LB53 FFP is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FFP done?
LB53 FFP was recorded at 48,434 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,842 miles a year.
Has LB53 FFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FFP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 FFP 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 FFP find?
LB53 FFP passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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