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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB53 LVUMOT history

LB53 LVU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,043 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LVU was last recorded at 85,043 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,043 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,043 miles
  • 2024 – 84,449 miles
  • 2023 – 82,815 miles
  • 2022 – 78,264 miles
  • 2021 – 69,715 miles
  • 2019 – 68,205 miles
  • 2018 – 66,183 miles
  • 2017 – 62,868 miles
  • 2016 – 61,223 miles
  • 2015 – 58,205 miles
  • 2014 – 53,383 miles
  • 2013 – 47,756 miles
  • 2012 – 44,109 miles
  • 2011 – 38,037 miles
  • 2009 – 29,123 miles
  • 2008 – 21,222 miles
  • 2007 – 18,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,043 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,043 miles
    Test number
    718278252147
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,043 miles (+594)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,043 miles
    Test number
    994818120626
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,449 miles (+1,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,449 miles
    Test number
    241839735260
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,815 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,815 miles
    Test number
    965346979976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,813 miles (+4,549)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,813 miles
    Test number
    959337239314
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass78,264 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,264 miles
    Test number
    546527333147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,715 miles
    Test number
    438458710138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,713 miles (+1,508)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,713 miles
    Test number
    248398353304
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass68,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    630627595780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,205 miles (+2,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    372551483871
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,183 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,183 miles
    Test number
    702043195106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,868 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    209141785416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,866 miles (+1,643)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    834019357147
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTRACKING MAY BE REQUIRED

  14. Pass61,223 miles (+3,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    530176756387
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTRACKING REQUIRED

  15. Pass58,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,205 miles
    Test number
    434937058201
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail58,204 miles (+4,821)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    187642343813
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass53,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    327612324316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,382 miles (+5,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    715542824345
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass47,756 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,756 miles
    Test number
    807633723351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail47,756 miles (+3,647)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,756 miles
    Test number
    858022923326
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass44,109 miles (+6,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    369343032380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass38,037 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    425097421435
    • NoteAdvise engine management lamp is on indicating there is a fault

  23. Fail38,036 miles (+8,913)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    926236021328
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise engine management lamp is on indicating there is a fault

  24. Pass29,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,123 miles
    Test number
    261966539346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,122 miles (+7,900)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    400686539362
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass21,222 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,222 miles
    Test number
    484186738481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,103 miles (+2,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,103 miles
    Test number
    323082138385
    • FailureNearside Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass18,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,334 miles
    Test number
    510873137344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,337 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,337 miles
    Test number
    841783737356
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB53 LVU

Does LB53 LVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LVU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LVU?
The MOT on LB53 LVU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LVU done?
LB53 LVU was recorded at 85,043 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,730 miles a year.
Has LB53 LVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LVU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 LVU 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 LVU find?
LB53 LVU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side.

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