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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 JYLMOT history

LB53 JYL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,530 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JYL was last recorded at 60,530 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,236 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,294 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,530 miles
  • 2025 – 57,236 miles
  • 2024 – 54,172 miles
  • 2023 – 51,183 miles
  • 2022 – 48,918 miles
  • 2021 – 46,734 miles
  • 2019 – 42,291 miles
  • 2018 – 40,929 miles
  • 2017 – 35,911 miles
  • 2016 – 33,536 miles
  • 2015 – 30,452 miles
  • 2014 – 27,686 miles
  • 2013 – 24,449 miles
  • 2012 – 21,086 miles
  • 2011 – 18,570 miles
  • 2010 – 15,676 miles
  • 2009 – 12,932 miles
  • 2008 – 10,474 miles
  • 2007 – 8,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,530 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    396611387899
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass57,236 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    615629365128
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail57,074 miles (+2,902)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    304762238122
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass54,172 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    743990252562
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass51,183 miles (+2,265)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    652157217064
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,918 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,918 miles
    Test number
    251722013418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,734 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    195081577917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,291 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    486423483279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,929 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,929 miles
    Test number
    894336524866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,769 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    108287447551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,911 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,911 miles
    Test number
    160158067910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    567568842432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,536 miles (+3,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    164980368405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass30,452 miles (+2,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    705509845137
    • NoteEngine management lights on.

  15. Pass27,686 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,686 miles
    Test number
    975390654105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,449 miles
    Test number
    116404033178
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail24,449 miles (+3,363)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,449 miles
    Test number
    587754733128
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass21,086 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,086 miles
    Test number
    806526542163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,570 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,570 miles
    Test number
    905826641124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,676 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,676 miles
    Test number
    342596640162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass15,676 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,676 miles
    Test number
    970696840120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,932 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,932 miles
    Test number
    521498849167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,474 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,474 miles
    Test number
    163362048135
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass10,474 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,474 miles
    Test number
    850272648107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,200 miles
    Test number
    292054747123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 JYL

Does LB53 JYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 JYL is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JYL?
The MOT on LB53 JYL is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 JYL done?
LB53 JYL was recorded at 60,530 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has LB53 JYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JYL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 JYL 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 JYL find?
LB53 JYL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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