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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 PYTMOT history

LB53 PYT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,984 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PYT was last recorded at 54,984 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,983 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,984 miles
  • 2024 – 54,175 miles
  • 2023 – 53,350 miles
  • 2022 – 52,280 miles
  • 2021 – 50,707 miles
  • 2020 – 48,872 miles
  • 2019 – 48,090 miles
  • 2018 – 46,109 miles
  • 2017 – 44,740 miles
  • 2015 – 40,803 miles
  • 2014 – 33,398 miles
  • 2013 – 26,447 miles
  • 2012 – 21,494 miles
  • 2011 – 17,187 miles
  • 2010 – 16,222 miles
  • 2009 – 15,311 miles
  • 2008 – 14,914 miles
  • 2007 – 13,387 miles
  • 2006 – 11,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,984 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses starting to perish at centre mounting on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTail exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,984 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    716305293112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses starting to perish at centre mounting on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Fail54,983 miles (+808)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    301754233233
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses starting to perish at centre mounting on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded almost white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass54,175 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    254248107843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail54,175 miles (+825)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    934483026751
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,350 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,350 miles
    Test number
    607745081855
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,280 miles
    Test number
    276234408914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,279 miles (+1,572)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    317269386942
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  8. Pass50,707 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    979293255393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,872 miles (+782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,872 miles
    Test number
    916175901045
    • 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))

  10. Pass48,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    634669434287
    • 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))

  11. Fail48,090 miles (+1,981)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    685034024985
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

  12. Pass46,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,109 miles
    Test number
    877195424034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail46,108 miles (+1,368)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,108 miles
    Test number
    655546231922
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass44,740 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,740 miles
    Test number
    330768857939
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass42,853 miles (+2,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    398739543081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass40,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    341594848217
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted unable to fully check seat belts
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on

  17. Fail40,803 miles (+7,405)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    281329049398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted unable to fully check seat belts
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on

  18. Pass33,398 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    559979444310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    836020453375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,447 miles (+4,953)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    126210153328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass21,494 miles (+4,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    286815452333
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass17,187 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,187 miles
    Test number
    575652341376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,222 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,222 miles
    Test number
    293644050340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,311 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,311 miles
    Test number
    351378649369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,914 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,914 miles
    Test number
    532787858380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,387 miles
    Test number
    290545857373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,387 miles (+1,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,387 miles
    Test number
    462205657328
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass11,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,488 miles
    Test number
    420623556302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PYT

Does LB53 PYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 PYT is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PYT?
The MOT on LB53 PYT is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 PYT done?
LB53 PYT was recorded at 54,984 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,288 miles a year.
Has LB53 PYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PYT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 PYT 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 PYT find?
LB53 PYT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses starting to perish at centre mounting on strut; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall perished; oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug, and 1 more.

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