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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 JYZMOT history

LB53 JYZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,299 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JYZ
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
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JYZ was last recorded at 102,299 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,764 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,535 miles
Average per year
4,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,299 miles
  • 2025 – 97,764 miles
  • 2024 – 90,441 miles
  • 2023 – 80,751 miles
  • 2022 – 72,868 miles
  • 2021 – 71,075 miles
  • 2020 – 68,559 miles
  • 2019 – 63,360 miles
  • 2018 – 57,943 miles
  • 2017 – 54,521 miles
  • 2015 – 48,402 miles
  • 2014 – 44,819 miles
  • 2013 – 42,834 miles
  • 2012 – 39,927 miles
  • 2011 – 34,270 miles
  • 2010 – 27,407 miles
  • 2009 – 21,535 miles
  • 2008 – 16,106 miles
  • 2007 – 12,834 miles
  • 2006 – 9,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,299 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn smooth inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,299 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    734752283401
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn smooth inner side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,299 miles (+4,535)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    359239347166
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn smooth inner side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,764 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    793398738102
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail97,764 miles (+7,323)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    739922119849
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,441 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    990046692919
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,441 miles (+9,690)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    744993073543
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,751 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,751 miles
    Test number
    425465994532
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,739 miles (+7,871)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,739 miles
    Test number
    552995996942
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,868 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    792259469694
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot damp
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  10. Pass71,075 miles (+2,516)5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    380136140408
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,559 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    673876482133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass63,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    247003153157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,360 miles (+16)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    395749327522
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail63,344 miles (+5,401)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,344 miles
    Test number
    246838392494
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass57,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    173764251352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail57,943 miles (+3,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    192973030886
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished

  17. Pass54,521 miles (+6,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    180333950048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,402 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    811484123750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,819 miles (+1,985)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,819 miles
    Test number
    805496934312
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  20. Pass42,834 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,834 miles
    Test number
    939869633367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,927 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    795789732346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,270 miles
    Test number
    467672541459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,270 miles (+6,863)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,270 miles
    Test number
    779162441382
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass27,407 miles (+5,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    381832240313
    • 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)

  25. Pass21,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    451545439387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,535 miles (+5,429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    884935639399
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  27. Pass16,106 miles (+3,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,106 miles
    Test number
    273639838399
    • NotePower steering drive belt cracked

  28. Pass12,834 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,834 miles
    Test number
    580378437346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    9,350 miles
    Test number
    254841146382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 JYZ

Does LB53 JYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 JYZ is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JYZ?
The MOT on LB53 JYZ is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 JYZ done?
LB53 JYZ was recorded at 102,299 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
Has LB53 JYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JYZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 JYZ 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 JYZ find?
LB53 JYZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses hazy, and 1 more.

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