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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 MZLMOT history

LB53 MZL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,716 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MZL was last recorded at 69,716 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,027 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,716 miles
  • 2025 – 69,027 miles
  • 2024 – 68,447 miles
  • 2023 – 67,689 miles
  • 2022 – 66,622 miles
  • 2021 – 65,421 miles
  • 2020 – 64,603 miles
  • 2019 – 63,646 miles
  • 2018 – 62,251 miles
  • 2017 – 60,727 miles
  • 2016 – 58,771 miles
  • 2015 – 55,335 miles
  • 2014 – 52,452 miles
  • 2013 – 51,370 miles
  • 2012 – 50,299 miles
  • 2011 – 48,114 miles
  • 2010 – 46,272 miles
  • 2009 – 43,885 miles
  • 2008 – 37,038 miles
  • 2007 – 31,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,716 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,716 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    886774750419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass69,027 miles (+580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    604094313338
    • Advisory(rear silencer outer skin deteriorated. )

  3. Pass68,447 miles (+758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    464836209312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing coroded

  4. Pass67,689 miles (+1,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,689 miles
    Test number
    574946557921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated.

  5. Pass66,622 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    348540412348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,582 miles (+1,161)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    917134136627
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,421 miles (+818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    515825912921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,603 miles (+957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,603 miles
    Test number
    233790036098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,646 miles (+1,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    194897308140
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing deteriated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from sump plug

  10. Pass62,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    614241870696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,251 miles (+1,524)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    823921728015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass60,727 miles (+1,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,727 miles
    Test number
    784891225314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer cassing deteriated

  13. Pass58,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    910273123101
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded

  14. Fail58,771 miles (+3,436)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    913459588345
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded

  15. Pass55,335 miles (+2,883)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,335 miles
    Test number
    338756325097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded

  16. Pass52,452 miles (+1,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,452 miles
    Test number
    295768324060
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear section exhaust slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass51,370 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,370 miles
    Test number
    347169123013
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer slightly corroded
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under trays being fitted

  18. Fail51,349 miles (+1,050)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    178579123476
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer slightly corroded
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under trays being fitted

  19. Pass50,299 miles (+2,185)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    496271042085
    • NoteOuter casing on rear silencer slightly corroded
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

  20. Pass48,114 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    146161641080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,272 miles (+2,387)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    751532330056
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

  22. Pass43,885 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    933214559050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    410524648079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,038 miles (+5,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    742333448091
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,874 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    751417257038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    143594857462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MZL

Does LB53 MZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MZL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MZL?
The MOT on LB53 MZL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 MZL done?
LB53 MZL was recorded at 69,716 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has LB53 MZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MZL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 MZL 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 MZL find?
LB53 MZL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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