Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB53 OYVMOT history
LB53 OYV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 138,296 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,125 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 OYV
- 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
- 24 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 OYV was last recorded at 138,296 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,057 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,239 miles
- Average per year
- 6,125 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,296 miles
- 2025 – 133,057 miles
- 2024 – 127,509 miles
- 2023 – 120,824 miles
- 2022 – 114,224 miles
- 2021 – 108,153 miles
- 2020 – 103,398 miles
- 2019 – 99,132 miles
- 2018 – 92,762 miles
- 2017 – 85,892 miles
- 2016 – 75,848 miles
- 2015 – 68,151 miles
- 2014 – 59,443 miles
- 2013 – 50,104 miles
- 2012 – 41,073 miles
- 2011 – 36,439 miles
- 2010 – 32,450 miles
- 2009 – 28,051 miles
- 2008 – 24,670 miles
- 2007 – 21,783 miles
- 2006 – 17,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,296 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has some corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Outer corroded and holed at front end but not within any prescribed area
Full MOT history
30 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,296 miles (+5,239)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 138,296 miles
- Test number
- 820147081557
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has some corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer corroded and holed at front end but not within any prescribed area
Pass133,057 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 133,057 miles
- Test number
- 598222667100
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed area
Fail133,057 miles (+5,548)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,057 miles
- Test number
- 732983698072
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed area
Pass127,509 miles (+6,685)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 127,509 miles
- Test number
- 350302212507
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on inner and outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s outer sills have some corrosion at front ends
Pass120,824 miles (+6,600)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,824 miles
- Test number
- 689346483744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,224 miles (+6,071)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 114,224 miles
- Test number
- 425088233551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,153 miles (+4,755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,153 miles
- Test number
- 800953093742
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,398 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 103,398 miles
- Test number
- 318638890626
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Fail103,398 miles (+4,266)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,398 miles
- Test number
- 544601632247
- 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass99,132 miles (+6,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 99,132 miles
- Test number
- 165221288124
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass92,762 miles (+6,870)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 92,762 miles
- Test number
- 107935632118
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing thin
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencers corroded
Pass85,892 miles (+10,044)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 85,892 miles
- Test number
- 395065053574
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end dust covers deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass75,848 miles (+7,697)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,848 miles
- Test number
- 147153250936
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear beam axle is corroded
Pass68,151 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 68,151 miles
- Test number
- 949355322820
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front and n/s rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
Fail68,151 miles (+8,708)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,151 miles
- Test number
- 439485090787
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front and n/s rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
Fail59,443 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,443 miles
- Test number
- 367990164490
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass59,443 miles (+9,339)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,443 miles
- Test number
- 715800964231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,104 miles (+9,031)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,104 miles
- Test number
- 619362563234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,073 miles (+4,634)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 41,073 miles
- Test number
- 945064552237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 36,439 miles
- Test number
- 386603541305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,439 miles (+3,989)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,439 miles
- Test number
- 785213841382
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass32,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 32,450 miles
- Test number
- 963983740348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,450 miles (+4,399)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,450 miles
- Test number
- 633413140311
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass28,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 28,051 miles
- Test number
- 482295459332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,051 miles (+3,381)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,051 miles
- Test number
- 521165259369
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass24,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 24,670 miles
- Test number
- 160794858334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,670 miles (+2,887)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,670 miles
- Test number
- 411144958441
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wishbone mountings becoming weak
- NoteSlight travel in handbrake
Pass21,783 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 21,783 miles
- Test number
- 431007447468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,349 miles (+4,202)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 21,349 miles
- Test number
- 290959617275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 17,147 miles
- Test number
- 164992366381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 OYV
- Does LB53 OYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OYV is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 OYV?
- The MOT on LB53 OYV is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 OYV done?
- LB53 OYV was recorded at 138,296 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,125 miles a year.
- Has LB53 OYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 OYV has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 OYV 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 OYV find?
- LB53 OYV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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