Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB53 OVZMOT history
LB53 OVZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 128,774 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,607 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 OVZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 OVZ was last recorded at 128,774 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,406 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,368 miles
- Average per year
- 5,607 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,774 miles
- 2024 – 126,406 miles
- 2023 – 123,690 miles
- 2022 – 119,768 miles
- 2021 – 116,509 miles
- 2020 – 111,888 miles
- 2019 – 107,719 miles
- 2018 – 98,272 miles
- 2017 – 91,892 miles
- 2016 – 86,001 miles
- 2015 – 79,812 miles
- 2014 – 74,938 miles
- 2013 – 68,999 miles
- 2012 – 60,863 miles
- 2011 – 54,535 miles
- 2010 – 51,428 miles
- 2009 – 47,230 miles
- 2008 – 43,492 miles
- 2007 – 35,572 miles
- 2006 – 24,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,774 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Both rear light clusters cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both wing mirror casings damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,774 miles (+2,368)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 128,774 miles
- Test number
- 137090406930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,406 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 126,406 miles
- Test number
- 650929665376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,404 miles (+32)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,404 miles
- Test number
- 497472341771
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch worn
Fail126,372 miles (+2,682)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,372 miles
- Test number
- 222686794888
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,690 miles (+3,922)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 123,690 miles
- Test number
- 178010409071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,768 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 119,768 miles
- Test number
- 838805776732
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,509 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 116,509 miles
- Test number
- 969190347192
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail116,509 miles (+4,621)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,509 miles
- Test number
- 777065697233
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,888 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 111,888 miles
- Test number
- 653680166755
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail111,884 miles (+4,165)8 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,884 miles
- Test number
- 115585275595
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function BOTH FRONT SHOCKS WEAK EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,719 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 107,719 miles
- Test number
- 665116643400
- AdvisoryBoth rear light clusters cracked
- AdvisoryBoth wing mirror casings damaged
- AdvisoryHandbrake comes up high but not to stop
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension strut dust cover insecure and lightly weeping
Fail107,716 miles (+9,444)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,716 miles
- Test number
- 535242081789
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter split and no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn on outer shoulder and perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear light clusters cracked
- AdvisoryBoth wing mirror casings damaged
- AdvisoryHandbrake comes up high but not to stop
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension strut dust cover insecure and lightly weeping
Pass98,272 miles (+6,380)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 98,272 miles
- Test number
- 132355235577
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass91,892 miles (+5,891)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 91,892 miles
- Test number
- 295627157622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,001 miles (+6,189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,001 miles
- Test number
- 117613078419
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened on offside (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing starting to corrode
Pass79,812 miles (+4,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,812 miles
- Test number
- 712846441139
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass74,938 miles (+5,939)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 74,938 miles
- Test number
- 857798444200
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisy
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perrsih
Pass68,999 miles (+8,136)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 68,999 miles
- Test number
- 265005443270
- NoteFront exhaust flexi broken
- NoteRadiator slightly leaking
Pass60,863 miles (+6,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,863 miles
- Test number
- 757298442264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,535 miles (+3,107)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,535 miles
- Test number
- 507611451264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,428 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,428 miles
- Test number
- 380012850470
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail47,230 miles3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,230 miles
- Test number
- 611346839313
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteAbs warning light on
- NoteNeeds tracking on both sides front tyres
- NotePower steering light on
Pass47,230 miles (+3,738)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 47,230 miles
- Test number
- 712596039398
- NoteAbs warning light on
- NoteNeeds tracking on both sides front tyres
- NotePower steering light on
Pass43,492 miles (+7,920)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 43,492 miles
- Test number
- 264981538323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,572 miles (+11,130)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,572 miles
- Test number
- 393268027389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 24,442 miles
- Test number
- 304520346335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 OVZ
- Does LB53 OVZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 OVZ expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 OVZ?
- The MOT on LB53 OVZ expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 OVZ done?
- LB53 OVZ was recorded at 128,774 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
- Has LB53 OVZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 OVZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 OVZ 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 OVZ find?
- LB53 OVZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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