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Volkswagen Polo

Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 SKOMOT history

LB53 SKO is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2025
Mileage
130,277 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SKO was last recorded at 130,277 miles on 15 May 2024, 17,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2007: 33,385 miles, lower than 33,386 miles on 27 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,921 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
17,356 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,277 miles
  • 2023 – 112,921 miles
  • 2022 – 102,495 miles
  • 2021 – 91,352 miles
  • 2020 – 87,923 miles
  • 2019 – 81,748 miles
  • 2018 – 80,476 miles
  • 2017 – 78,559 miles
  • 2016 – 75,947 miles
  • 2015 – 72,457 miles
  • 2014 – 68,532 miles
  • 2013 – 63,165 miles
  • 2012 – 58,904 miles
  • 2011 – 53,666 miles
  • 2009 – 52,297 miles
  • 2008 – 48,136 miles
  • 2007 – 33,385 miles
  • 2006 – 20,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,277 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,277 miles
    Test number
    767706144352
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,277 miles (+17,356)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,277 miles
    Test number
    971908277183
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,921 miles
    Test number
    276546376912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,921 miles (+10,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,921 miles
    Test number
    140702894700
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,495 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,495 miles
    Test number
    176631307862
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail102,495 miles (+11,143)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,495 miles
    Test number
    510288101653
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,352 miles (+3,429)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,352 miles
    Test number
    852311595999
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  8. Pass87,923 miles (+6,175)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    917665025058
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass81,748 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    81,748 miles
    Test number
    946131995379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,476 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    541202756532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,464 miles (+1,905)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    265575091411
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass78,559 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,559 miles
    Test number
    924225811633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,947 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    140028692516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,823 miles (+3,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    603869102904
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass72,457 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    128848625165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass68,532 miles (+5,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    716166924141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass63,165 miles (+4,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    639130623117
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass58,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,904 miles
    Test number
    299447532113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,901 miles (+5,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    879627732195
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass53,666 miles (+1,369)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    957676321015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  21. Pass52,297 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    212781639362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail52,293 miles (+4,157)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    832539829386
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass48,136 miles (+14,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,136 miles
    Test number
    651080938345
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass33,385 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,385 miles
    Test number
    250782437354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,386 miles (+12,786)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    943691337306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass20,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    194279416397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SKO

Does LB53 SKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SKO expired on 17 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SKO?
The MOT on LB53 SKO expired on 17 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SKO done?
LB53 SKO was recorded at 130,277 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LB53 SKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SKO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 SKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 SKO find?
LB53 SKO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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