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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 LWHMOT history

LB53 LWH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,430 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LWH
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
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LWH was last recorded at 119,430 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 5,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,247 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,183 miles
Average per year
5,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,430 miles
  • 2024 – 114,247 miles
  • 2023 – 109,473 miles
  • 2022 – 107,855 miles
  • 2021 – 96,865 miles
  • 2020 – 90,956 miles
  • 2019 – 87,029 miles
  • 2018 – 81,014 miles
  • 2017 – 74,514 miles
  • 2016 – 67,893 miles
  • 2015 – 59,176 miles
  • 2014 – 51,965 miles
  • 2013 – 49,659 miles
  • 2012 – 46,269 miles
  • 2011 – 41,586 miles
  • 2010 – 38,290 miles
  • 2009 – 31,247 miles
  • 2008 – 23,124 miles
  • 2007 – 13,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,430 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,430 miles
    Test number
    612819099775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,247 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    121156461702
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail114,247 miles (+4,774)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    679019785815
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,473 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,473 miles
    Test number
    750282408567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,855 miles (+10,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,855 miles
    Test number
    849646793631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,865 miles (+5,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    182466949249
    • AdvisoryNear side hand brake readings low
    • AdvisoryRear silencer weak

  7. Pass90,956 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,956 miles
    Test number
    744667208231
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  8. Fail90,956 miles (+3,927)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,956 miles
    Test number
    859947326737
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  9. Pass87,029 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,029 miles
    Test number
    753228348686
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

  10. Fail87,029 miles (+6,015)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,029 miles
    Test number
    199456910727
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover (3.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

  11. Pass81,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    671835701516
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail81,014 miles (+6,500)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    770444308670
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass74,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    159517799089
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing

  14. Fail74,514 miles (+6,621)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    211843441790
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing

  15. Pass67,893 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,893 miles
    Test number
    945883646735
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi vis (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust thin

  16. Fail67,893 miles (+8,717)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,893 miles
    Test number
    182531442952
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi vis (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust thin

  17. Pass59,176 miles (+95)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    205050325103
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusty on edges
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake lever starting to seize slightly

  18. Fail59,081 miles (+7,116)6 failures1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    468624815194
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and close to exposing cords
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusty on edges
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall close to exposing cords
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake lever starting to seize slightly
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished badly on side walls

  19. Fail51,965 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    128678974424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass51,965 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    708708174019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,659 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    489469413152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,269 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    566702202129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,586 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,586 miles
    Test number
    819821231063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,290 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,290 miles
    Test number
    524477020023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,247 miles (+8,123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,247 miles
    Test number
    601232629063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,124 miles (+9,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    634215128024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass13,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,955 miles
    Test number
    433943337005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LWH

Does LB53 LWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LWH is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LWH?
The MOT on LB53 LWH is valid until 26 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 LWH done?
LB53 LWH was recorded at 119,430 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,556 miles a year.
Has LB53 LWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LWH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 LWH 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 LWH find?
LB53 LWH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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