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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB53 PTYMOT history

LB53 PTY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,998 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PTY
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 expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PTY was last recorded at 73,998 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,360 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
638 miles
Average per year
3,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,998 miles
  • 2024 – 73,360 miles
  • 2023 – 68,069 miles
  • 2022 – 65,068 miles
  • 2021 – 62,871 miles
  • 2020 – 59,514 miles
  • 2019 – 57,499 miles
  • 2018 – 53,774 miles
  • 2017 – 49,124 miles
  • 2016 – 46,213 miles
  • 2015 – 42,819 miles
  • 2014 – 39,919 miles
  • 2012 – 36,482 miles
  • 2011 – 33,489 miles
  • 2010 – 28,954 miles
  • 2009 – 23,987 miles
  • 2008 – 20,048 miles
  • 2007 – 15,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,998 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,998 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    384528726074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,360 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    101186661958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,357 miles (+5,288)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,357 miles
    Test number
    423059168956
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass68,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    424052973967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,069 miles (+3,001)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    724360468394
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,068 miles (+2,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    736298204542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,871 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    548051953608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    278341588642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,514 miles (+2,015)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    516399795268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass57,499 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    981888458946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,774 miles
    Test number
    861787785366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,774 miles (+4,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,774 miles
    Test number
    656837119228
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass49,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    528627095026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail49,124 miles (+2,911)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    421756726000
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass46,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    551719342218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,213 miles (+387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    941820395500
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass45,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    801745300309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,826 miles (+3,007)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    894605481124
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass42,819 miles (+2,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,819 miles
    Test number
    139922095079
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass39,919 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,919 miles
    Test number
    568039754010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,482 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    435426842390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail36,476 miles (+2,987)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,476 miles
    Test number
    967985832395
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass33,489 miles (+4,535)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    238908421395
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limit on inner edge
    • NoteSmall split split in nearside outer CV gaiter and slightly damp

  24. Pass28,954 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,954 miles
    Test number
    732082890261
    • NoteEngine light on.
    • NoteOffside stop light dim.

  25. Fail28,954 miles (+4,967)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,954 miles
    Test number
    843072690210
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light on.
    • NoteNearside front, rear lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split.
    • NoteOffside stop light dim.

  26. Pass23,987 miles (+3,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    681453059159
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges

  27. Pass20,048 miles (+5,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    134810638176
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  28. Pass15,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,044 miles
    Test number
    813991267028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PTY

Does LB53 PTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PTY expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PTY?
The MOT on LB53 PTY expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PTY done?
LB53 PTY was recorded at 73,998 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
Has LB53 PTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PTY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 PTY 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 PTY find?
LB53 PTY passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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