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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB53 FRJMOT history

LB53 FRJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 61,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,979 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FRJ was last recorded at 61,979 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,931 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
2,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,979 miles
  • 2023 – 61,815 miles
  • 2022 – 61,616 miles
  • 2021 – 60,726 miles
  • 2020 – 60,092 miles
  • 2019 – 59,103 miles
  • 2018 – 56,609 miles
  • 2017 – 54,134 miles
  • 2016 – 51,766 miles
  • 2015 – 49,386 miles
  • 2014 – 46,465 miles
  • 2013 – 43,723 miles
  • 2012 – 40,356 miles
  • 2011 – 37,078 miles
  • 2010 – 32,140 miles
  • 2009 – 26,510 miles
  • 2008 – 21,399 miles
  • 2007 – 18,531 miles
  • 2006 – 14,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,979 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,979 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    493721195094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,931 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    388023168025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,815 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    451697010049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,616 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    425943485804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,608 miles (+882)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    430174612673
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass60,726 miles (+634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,726 miles
    Test number
    335539558259
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass60,092 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,092 miles
    Test number
    743125981868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,103 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,103 miles
    Test number
    938312667531
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail59,103 miles (+2,494)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,103 miles
    Test number
    594234740561
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass56,609 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    906355076195
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  11. Fail56,609 miles (+2,475)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    110074156793
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  12. Pass54,134 miles (+2,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    519692267661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass51,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    812883892469
    • AdvisoryOil leak[s].

  14. Fail51,766 miles (+2,380)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    222206760498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam suspected poor connection. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak[s].

  15. Pass49,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    688910286053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,386 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    154411736695
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,386 miles (+2,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    376282749442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,465 miles
    Test number
    258768434359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail466,465 miles (+422,742)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    466,465 miles
    Test number
    467308234313
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail43,723 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    876729133336
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass43,723 miles (+3,367)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    918539833364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass40,356 miles (+3,278)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,356 miles
    Test number
    437975042405
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass37,078 miles (+17)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,078 miles
    Test number
    986008341306
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteNoise from rear drums

  24. Fail37,061 miles (+4,921)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,061 miles
    Test number
    948037241323
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteNoise from rear drums

  25. Pass32,140 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,140 miles
    Test number
    873153140318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,510 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    910685739363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,399 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    253950048372
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass21,399 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    942150648360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,531 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,531 miles
    Test number
    371587037393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN HEAVILY INNER EDGE

  30. Pass18,531 miles (+3,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,531 miles
    Test number
    683327037313
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN HEAVILY INNER EDGE

  31. Pass14,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,629 miles
    Test number
    580727926336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FRJ

Does LB53 FRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FRJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FRJ?
The MOT on LB53 FRJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FRJ done?
LB53 FRJ was recorded at 61,979 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 2,479 miles a year.
Has LB53 FRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FRJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 FRJ 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 FRJ find?
LB53 FRJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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