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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 NMMMOT history

LB53 NMM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,685 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NMM was last recorded at 89,685 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,683 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,685 miles
  • 2024 – 85,360 miles
  • 2023 – 76,276 miles
  • 2022 – 68,585 miles
  • 2021 – 64,061 miles
  • 2020 – 58,732 miles
  • 2019 – 51,911 miles
  • 2018 – 47,268 miles
  • 2017 – 43,045 miles
  • 2016 – 35,892 miles
  • 2015 – 30,247 miles
  • 2014 – 21,750 miles
  • 2013 – 15,422 miles
  • 2012 – 7,257 miles
  • 2011 – 6,628 miles
  • 2010 – 4,639 miles
  • 2009 – 4,097 miles
  • 2008 – 3,372 miles
  • 2007 – 2,696 miles
  • 2006 – 1,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,685 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Antifreeze/Coolant leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,685 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    722614335856
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,683 miles (+4,323)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    281210655345
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,360 miles (+9,084)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    374929935254
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,276 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    330515156636
    • AdvisoryAntifreeze/Coolant leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail76,276 miles (+66)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    901879052700
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAntifreeze/Coolant leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail76,210 miles (+7,625)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,210 miles
    Test number
    527173091111
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAntifreeze/Coolant leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass68,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    612409023793
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exuast outer skin peeling

  8. Fail68,585 miles (+4,524)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    493277948353
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exuast outer skin peeling

  9. Pass64,061 miles (+5,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    651064534316
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer is corroded

  10. Pass58,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    937973388799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,729 miles (+6,818)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    253843835023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass51,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    399265786955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,909 miles (+4,641)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    762281127989
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre wall cracked

  14. Pass47,268 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    137367325047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail47,264 miles (+4,219)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    223059098776
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass43,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,045 miles
    Test number
    388873910472
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail43,045 miles (+7,153)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,045 miles
    Test number
    898585053777
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,892 miles
    Test number
    927044262152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,892 miles (+5,645)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,892 miles
    Test number
    682759199723
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass30,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    567861310362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,247 miles (+8,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    597039428430
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass21,750 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,750 miles
    Test number
    826919944358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,422 miles (+8,165)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,422 miles
    Test number
    565371753367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOs wiper

  24. Pass7,257 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    7,257 miles
    Test number
    408962242337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail6,628 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,628 miles
    Test number
    508776931390
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass6,628 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    6,628 miles
    Test number
    797586531362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass4,639 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    4,639 miles
    Test number
    653779720321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass4,097 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    4,097 miles
    Test number
    464327839419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass3,372 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    3,372 miles
    Test number
    581347648387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass2,696 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    2,696 miles
    Test number
    602610437317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass1,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    1,913 miles
    Test number
    904669936347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NMM

Does LB53 NMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NMM is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NMM?
The MOT on LB53 NMM is valid until 9 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 NMM done?
LB53 NMM was recorded at 89,685 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,596 miles a year.
Has LB53 NMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NMM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 NMM 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 NMM find?
LB53 NMM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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