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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 HXXMOT history

LB53 HXX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
62,172 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HXX was last recorded at 62,172 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 6,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,461 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,711 miles
Average per year
2,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 62,172 miles
  • 2023 – 55,461 miles
  • 2022 – 52,752 miles
  • 2021 – 50,788 miles
  • 2020 – 49,711 miles
  • 2019 – 49,689 miles
  • 2018 – 49,498 miles
  • 2017 – 48,953 miles
  • 2016 – 47,415 miles
  • 2015 – 45,260 miles
  • 2014 – 42,299 miles
  • 2013 – 40,340 miles
  • 2012 – 36,477 miles
  • 2010 – 30,678 miles
  • 2009 – 26,548 miles
  • 2007 – 17,530 miles
  • 2006 – 12,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,172 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,172 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,172 miles
    Test number
    577041450142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,461 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    425134789351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail55,406 miles (+2,654)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,406 miles
    Test number
    540058159953
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,752 miles
    Test number
    932797577004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail52,752 miles (+1,964)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,752 miles
    Test number
    220199682050
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,788 miles
    Test number
    809575213453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  7. Fail50,785 miles (+1,074)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,785 miles
    Test number
    255880106182
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  8. Pass49,711 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    561541282462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,689 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    410812169974
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail49,688 miles (+190)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,688 miles
    Test number
    198424261997
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,498 miles (+545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    440336900870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass48,953 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,953 miles
    Test number
    997656312754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,930 miles (+1,515)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,930 miles
    Test number
    530797316373
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryEML Lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition

  14. Pass47,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    327094863844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,415 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    466410218552
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Fail47,415 miles (+2,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    312143427388
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  17. Pass45,260 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    379774905184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    329752694092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,299 miles (+1,959)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    648182594030
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass40,340 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    196141203120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,477 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,477 miles
    Test number
    255355802074
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass36,477 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,477 miles
    Test number
    577145002054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,678 miles
    Test number
    834343920350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,678 miles (+4,130)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,678 miles
    Test number
    432283220330
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail26,548 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,548 miles
    Test number
    514853419307
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass26,548 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,548 miles
    Test number
    671663919387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,530 miles
    Test number
    284057217312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,530 miles (+4,624)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,530 miles
    Test number
    850847117388
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass12,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,906 miles
    Test number
    854734716348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HXX

Does LB53 HXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 HXX expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HXX?
The MOT on LB53 HXX expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 HXX done?
LB53 HXX was recorded at 62,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 2,854 miles a year.
Has LB53 HXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HXX has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 HXX 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 HXX find?
LB53 HXX passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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