
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LB53 HYHMOT history
LB53 HYH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 103,379 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 HYH
- 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
- 23 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 HYH was last recorded at 103,379 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,089 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,290 miles
- Average per year
- 4,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,379 miles
- 2025 – 100,089 miles
- 2024 – 98,207 miles
- 2023 – 94,812 miles
- 2022 – 92,663 miles
- 2021 – 90,573 miles
- 2020 – 87,452 miles
- 2019 – 81,869 miles
- 2017 – 74,791 miles
- 2016 – 70,035 miles
- 2015 – 65,429 miles
- 2014 – 60,486 miles
- 2013 – 54,012 miles
- 2012 – 46,944 miles
- 2011 – 38,687 miles
- 2010 – 34,517 miles
- 2009 – 30,661 miles
- 2008 – 26,721 miles
- 2007 – 22,820 miles
- 2006 – 18,270 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Anti-roll bar corroding
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
N/S/R and Drivers seat belt slow to retract -- drivers seatbelt fraying.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,379 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 103,379 miles
- Test number
- 669809689197
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail103,379 miles (+3,290)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,379 miles
- Test number
- 284937850174
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,089 miles (+1,882)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 100,089 miles
- Test number
- 461403687416
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot perishing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing and getting close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryRear N/S & O/S brake discs pitted / corroded
- AdvisoryRear N/S & O/S indicators pale
- AdvisorySlight damage O/S/F lower subframe mount.
Pass98,207 miles (+3,395)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 98,207 miles
- Test number
- 958976082019
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryO/S/F & N/S/R seat belts slow to retract
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroding slightly-- mount bushes deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight damage N/S outer sill and lips.
- AdvisorySlight damage O/S/F lower subframe mount
- AdvisoryTravel -- Foot and handbrake
Pass94,812 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 94,812 miles
- Test number
- 712389998217
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/R and Drivers seat belt slow to retract -- drivers seatbelt fraying.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe damaged by O/S/F suspension mount.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroding-- Mount bushes deteriorating.
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroding and pitted.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust section corroding
- AdvisorySlight damage N/S Outer sill and sill lip.
- AdvisoryTravel foot brake -- Recommend attention.
Fail94,812 miles (+2,149)1 dangerous4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,812 miles
- Test number
- 562379797427
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Worn unevenly and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/R and Drivers seat belt slow to retract -- drivers seatbelt fraying.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe damaged by O/S/F suspension mount.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge / perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroding-- Mount bushes deteriorating.
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroding and pitted.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust section corroding
- AdvisorySlight damage N/S Outer sill and sill lip.
- AdvisoryTravel foot brake -- Recommend attention.
Pass92,663 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 92,663 miles
- Test number
- 717005430319
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S tyres wearing on inner edges, perishing and close to wear indicators.
- AdvisoryFront brakes fluctuating slightly
- AdvisoryN/S/F outer CV boot perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
- AdvisoryO/S/F seat belt deteriorating and slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber slightly damp
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam mount bushes deteriorating
Fail92,663 miles (+2,090)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,663 miles
- Test number
- 805947035014
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront N/S & O/S tyres wearing on inner edges, perishing and close to wear indicators.
- AdvisoryFront brakes fluctuating slightly
- AdvisoryN/S/F outer CV boot perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
- AdvisoryO/S/F seat belt deteriorating and slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber slightly damp
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam mount bushes deteriorating
Pass90,573 miles (+3,121)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 90,573 miles
- Test number
- 926170507355
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight damp (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs corroding / wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam and lower spring mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySign of slight coolant leak ( timing cover area )
Pass87,452 miles (+5,583)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,452 miles
- Test number
- 354738283991
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating / splitting recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating / perishing recommend replacement
Pass81,869 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 81,869 miles
- Test number
- 500534300642
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroding
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release 26% (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both -- slightly damp. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot deteriorating slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion rear axle beam
- AdvisorySlight damage N/S sill lip
Fail81,867 miles (+7,076)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,867 miles
- Test number
- 418988624204
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroding
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release 26% (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both -- slightly damp. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot deteriorating slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend attention (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion rear axle beam
- AdvisorySlight damage N/S sill lip
Pass74,791 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,791 miles
- Test number
- 663518950438
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar corroding
Fail74,789 miles (+4,754)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,789 miles
- Test number
- 974543649173
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar corroding
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre bald on inner edge, close to wear indicators-- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on edges ,close to wear indicators
Pass70,035 miles (+4,603)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 70,035 miles
- Test number
- 103106973839
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low/front brake discs worn and brake warning light on recommend attention
- AdvisoryNsf shock absorber damp/osf shock absorber slightly damp
- AdvisoryNsf tyre bald inner edge recommend replacement
- AdvisoryOsf seat belt fraying
- AdvisoryOsr tyre perishing and getting close to wear indicators
Pass65,432 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 65,432 miles
- Test number
- 336374379793
- AdvisoryNsf and osf tyres wearing on edges,osr tyre perishing
Fail65,429 miles (+4,943)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,429 miles
- Test number
- 485883462633
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Advisory1 of 2 nsr side lights not working
- AdvisoryFoot and handbrake travel
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorating
- AdvisoryOsr tyre perishing,front tyres wearing on edges
Pass60,486 miles (+6,474)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,486 miles
- Test number
- 667269744317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine and underbody covers fitted limited view
- NoteExhaust flexable section deteriorating
- NoteFront brake discs worn,rear brake discs corroding and osr brake binding slightly
Pass54,012 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 54,012 miles
- Test number
- 106726143378
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Worn
- NoteFront Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly
- NoteO/S/R Tyre Perishing Slightly
- NoteRear Brake Discs Corroding
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail54,012 miles (+7,068)1 repaired6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,012 miles
- Test number
- 628796743374
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Worn
- NoteFront Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly
- NoteO/S/R Tyre Perishing Slightly
- NoteRear Brake Discs Corroding
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,944 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 46,944 miles
- Test number
- 557995842374
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing.
- NoteEngine management lights on.
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack tie rod.
Fail46,944 miles (+8,257)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,944 miles
- Test number
- 658255842342
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing.
- NoteEngine management lights on.
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack tie rod.
Pass38,687 miles (+4,170)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 38,687 miles
- Test number
- 297978841326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,517 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 34,517 miles
- Test number
- 364747450347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,661 miles (+3,940)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 30,661 miles
- Test number
- 120141459393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,721 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 26,721 miles
- Test number
- 142090658333
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,820 miles (+4,550)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 22,820 miles
- Test number
- 743157347391
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass18,270 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 18,270 miles
- Test number
- 814070446385
- 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)
Questions about LB53 HYH
- Does LB53 HYH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HYH is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 HYH?
- The MOT on LB53 HYH is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 HYH done?
- LB53 HYH was recorded at 103,379 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
- Has LB53 HYH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 HYH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 HYH 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 HYH find?
- LB53 HYH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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