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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB53 MZOMOT history

LB53 MZO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,262 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MZO was last recorded at 70,262 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 7,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,382 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,880 miles
Average per year
3,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,262 miles
  • 2024 – 62,382 miles
  • 2023 – 54,863 miles
  • 2022 – 51,530 miles
  • 2021 – 49,061 miles
  • 2020 – 47,896 miles
  • 2019 – 44,848 miles
  • 2018 – 41,805 miles
  • 2017 – 38,740 miles
  • 2016 – 35,694 miles
  • 2015 – 31,169 miles
  • 2014 – 28,565 miles
  • 2013 – 26,343 miles
  • 2012 – 23,646 miles
  • 2011 – 21,388 miles
  • 2010 – 18,999 miles
  • 2009 – 16,141 miles
  • 2008 – 12,738 miles
  • 2007 – 9,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    146452921444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail70,262 miles (+7,880)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    611448753597
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass62,382 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,382 miles
    Test number
    810096560177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail62,380 miles (+7,517)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,380 miles
    Test number
    163058538010
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass54,863 miles (+3,333)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    712483614206
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,530 miles (+2,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,530 miles
    Test number
    437069815630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass49,061 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    304469873062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail49,051 miles (+1,155)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    241571760393
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,896 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,896 miles
    Test number
    305105738600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail47,888 miles (+3,040)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    782647125804
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass44,848 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,848 miles
    Test number
    751023665168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail44,829 miles (+3,024)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    703088201029
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass41,805 miles (+3,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    653683257436
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,740 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    223259099577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,694 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    871953637292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,169 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,169 miles
    Test number
    968756635160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass28,565 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,565 miles
    Test number
    829785834150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,343 miles (+2,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,343 miles
    Test number
    947781483014
    • 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)

  19. Pass23,646 miles (+2,258)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    345071362043
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to weaar on inner edge
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty

  20. Pass21,388 miles (+2,389)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,388 miles
    Test number
    227902761000
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres just starting to get low on inner edges
    • NoteNoise from o/s rear brake

  21. Pass18,999 miles (+2,858)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    170135220012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre at 3mm
    • NoteNoise from rear brakes on roller test

  22. Pass16,141 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    164539419455
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass12,738 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,738 miles
    Test number
    664754818025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,257 miles
    Test number
    583721417064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MZO

Does LB53 MZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MZO is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MZO?
The MOT on LB53 MZO is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 MZO done?
LB53 MZO was recorded at 70,262 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,229 miles a year.
Has LB53 MZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MZO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 MZO 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 MZO find?
LB53 MZO passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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