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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 JFEMOT history

LB53 JFE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
149,988 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JFE was last recorded at 149,988 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 7,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,770 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,218 miles
Average per year
6,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,988 miles
  • 2024 – 142,770 miles
  • 2023 – 138,603 miles
  • 2022 – 132,726 miles
  • 2021 – 125,999 miles
  • 2020 – 120,764 miles
  • 2019 – 113,389 miles
  • 2018 – 105,080 miles
  • 2017 – 96,619 miles
  • 2016 – 90,084 miles
  • 2015 – 85,048 miles
  • 2014 – 79,203 miles
  • 2013 – 72,534 miles
  • 2012 – 66,510 miles
  • 2011 – 62,337 miles
  • 2010 – 58,558 miles
  • 2009 – 52,529 miles
  • 2008 – 46,094 miles
  • 2007 – 40,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,988 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,988 miles (+7,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    257676313019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,770 miles (+4,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,770 miles
    Test number
    907825344493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass138,603 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,603 miles
    Test number
    924457938968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,726 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,726 miles
    Test number
    988418257855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,999 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,999 miles
    Test number
    661351528292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,994 miles (+5,230)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,994 miles
    Test number
    875420749440
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components very little damping effort and leaking (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mount badly worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable or caliper sticking (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass120,764 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,764 miles
    Test number
    112362097658
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box corroded but not holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,764 miles (+7,375)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,764 miles
    Test number
    513487031774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box corroded but not holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,389 miles
    Test number
    707272727274
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in rusty condition
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s rear brake

  10. Fail113,389 miles (+8,309)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,389 miles
    Test number
    786213696163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in rusty condition
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s rear brake

  11. Pass105,080 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,080 miles
    Test number
    761830044029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,619 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    228812676659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,084 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    637457804866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,048 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,048 miles
    Test number
    388872425056
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass85,048 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,048 miles
    Test number
    437932425023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,203 miles (+6,669)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,203 miles
    Test number
    758390824051
    • Note1.....slight wear in o/s and n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes.....2.....n/s rear brake disc in rusty condition

  17. Pass72,534 miles (+6,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    136242723008
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass66,510 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    705696012088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,337 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    435934721075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,558 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    180444010008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,529 miles (+6,435)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,529 miles
    Test number
    601863729062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWear in all brake discs and pads.

  22. Pass46,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,094 miles
    Test number
    824258318047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,081 miles (+5,955)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    452098618058
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass40,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,126 miles
    Test number
    413043227077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

Questions about LB53 JFE

Does LB53 JFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 JFE expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JFE?
The MOT on LB53 JFE expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 JFE done?
LB53 JFE was recorded at 149,988 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 6,041 miles a year.
Has LB53 JFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JFE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 JFE 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 JFE find?
LB53 JFE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides.

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