Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB53 FSDMOT history
LB53 FSD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 42,952 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,875 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 FSD
- 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
- 20 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 FSD was last recorded at 42,952 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 38,615 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,337 miles
- Average per year
- 1,875 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 42,952 miles
- 2024 – 38,615 miles
- 2023 – 35,308 miles
- 2022 – 32,400 miles
- 2021 – 29,820 miles
- 2020 – 28,509 miles
- 2019 – 27,665 miles
- 2018 – 26,955 miles
- 2017 – 26,461 miles
- 2016 – 25,973 miles
- 2015 – 24,411 miles
- 2014 – 23,066 miles
- 2013 – 21,769 miles
- 2012 – 20,177 miles
- 2011 – 18,554 miles
- 2010 – 16,692 miles
- 2009 – 13,949 miles
- 2008 – 11,625 miles
- 2007 – 8,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,952 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,952 miles (+4,337)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 42,952 miles
- Test number
- 815327554899
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,615 miles (+3,307)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 38,615 miles
- Test number
- 592518767448
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (heavy cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,308 miles (+2,908)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 35,308 miles
- Test number
- 374921660628
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass32,400 miles (+2,580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 32,400 miles
- Test number
- 844442396251
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,820 miles (+1,311)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 29,820 miles
- Test number
- 502165447600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in both rear tyres 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,509 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 28,509 miles
- Test number
- 206846904445
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail28,509 miles (+844)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,509 miles
- Test number
- 959111638315
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass27,665 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 27,665 miles
- Test number
- 797878358187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,664 miles (+709)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,664 miles
- Test number
- 240839445326
- MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass26,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 26,955 miles
- Test number
- 138068804910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,955 miles (+494)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,955 miles
- Test number
- 661520319164
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass26,461 miles (+488)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 26,461 miles
- Test number
- 568721140932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,973 miles (+1,562)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 25,973 miles
- Test number
- 243509214765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,411 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 24,411 miles
- Test number
- 722375880862
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass23,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 23,066 miles
- Test number
- 955905714379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,066 miles (+1,297)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,066 miles
- Test number
- 459084314477
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass21,769 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 21,769 miles
- Test number
- 457721903439
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked and deteriorated.
Fail21,769 miles (+1,592)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,769 miles
- Test number
- 417798593214
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked and deteriorated.
Pass20,177 miles (+1,623)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 20,177 miles
- Test number
- 657536122342
- NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls cracked
Pass18,554 miles (+1,862)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 18,554 miles
- Test number
- 405585421442
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged
- NoteNearside rear lower side light not working
Pass16,692 miles (+2,743)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 16,692 miles
- Test number
- 472383320323
- NoteOsf tyre side wall starting to crack
- NoteSlight damage to nsf tyre side wall
Pass13,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 13,949 miles
- Test number
- 140328129352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,949 miles (+2,324)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,949 miles
- Test number
- 803768729338
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside rear and both front tyres sidewalls cracked
Pass11,625 miles (+2,658)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 11,625 miles
- Test number
- 390131238307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass8,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 8,967 miles
- Test number
- 631515087226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 FSD
- Does LB53 FSD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FSD is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 FSD?
- The MOT on LB53 FSD is valid until 6 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 FSD done?
- LB53 FSD was recorded at 42,952 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,875 miles a year.
- Has LB53 FSD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 FSD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB53 FSD 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 FSD find?
- LB53 FSD passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edge, and 2 more.
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