Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LB53 NMUMOT history
LB53 NMU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 42,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 42,049 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 NMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 NMU was last recorded at 42,049 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 40,535 miles · 11 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,514 miles
- Average per year
- 1,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,049 miles
- 2024 – 40,535 miles
- 2022 – 39,616 miles
- 2021 – 38,401 miles
- 2020 – 38,083 miles
- 2019 – 37,074 miles
- 2018 – 35,623 miles
- 2017 – 33,069 miles
- 2016 – 31,207 miles
- 2015 – 31,122 miles
- 2014 – 30,324 miles
- 2012 – 27,056 miles
- 2011 – 23,716 miles
- 2010 – 20,433 miles
- 2009 – 17,433 miles
- 2008 – 13,989 miles
- 2007 – 13,141 miles
- 2006 – 11,103 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,049 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCoolant leak during emissions test
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- 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))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,049 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 42,049 miles
- Test number
- 713278216225
- AdvisoryCoolant leak during emissions test
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
Fail42,049 miles (+1,514)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,049 miles
- Test number
- 400177516674
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak during emissions test
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
Pass40,535 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 40,535 miles
- Test number
- 740464780972
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND CRACKING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail40,535 miles (+919)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,535 miles
- Test number
- 307766335437
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND CRACKING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,616 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 39,616 miles
- Test number
- 847126324009
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail39,616 miles (+1,215)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,616 miles
- Test number
- 979402635922
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass38,401 miles (+318)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 38,401 miles
- Test number
- 847772263064
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass38,083 miles (+1,009)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 38,083 miles
- Test number
- 639747502520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,074 miles (+1,451)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 37,074 miles
- Test number
- 554003881099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,623 miles (+2,554)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 35,623 miles
- Test number
- 953154416286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,069 miles (+1,862)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 33,069 miles
- Test number
- 638603773399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 31,207 miles
- Test number
- 181567373030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,207 miles (+85)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,207 miles
- Test number
- 254175359597
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass31,122 miles (+798)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 31,122 miles
- Test number
- 170554114961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,324 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,324 miles
- Test number
- 135169134296
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass30,324 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 30,324 miles
- Test number
- 206929934282
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass27,056 miles (+3,340)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 27,056 miles
- Test number
- 519157052375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass23,716 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 23,716 miles
- Test number
- 126264061334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,433 miles (+3,000)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 20,433 miles
- Test number
- 290086250369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,433 miles (+3,444)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 17,433 miles
- Test number
- 322175359382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,989 miles (+848)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 13,989 miles
- Test number
- 901022858302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,141 miles (+2,038)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 13,141 miles
- Test number
- 992882857374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 11,103 miles
- Test number
- 542314656372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,103 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,103 miles
- Test number
- 403884256495
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Questions about LB53 NMU
- Does LB53 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NMU is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 NMU?
- The MOT on LB53 NMU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 NMU done?
- LB53 NMU was recorded at 42,049 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
- Has LB53 NMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 NMU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 NMU 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 NMU find?
- LB53 NMU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 7 advisories: coolant leak during emissions test; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.
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