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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 TEOMOT history

LB53 TEO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
94,166 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TEO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TEO was last recorded at 94,166 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 9,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,730 miles · 16 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9,436 miles
Average per year
4,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,166 miles
  • 2024 – 84,730 miles
  • 2023 – 73,799 miles
  • 2020 – 69,438 miles
  • 2019 – 66,564 miles
  • 2018 – 62,461 miles
  • 2017 – 59,414 miles
  • 2016 – 55,941 miles
  • 2015 – 53,036 miles
  • 2014 – 50,318 miles
  • 2013 – 46,103 miles
  • 2012 – 41,526 miles
  • 2011 – 37,469 miles
  • 2010 – 33,304 miles
  • 2009 – 28,484 miles
  • 2008 – 23,253 miles
  • 2007 – 18,582 miles
  • 2006 – 14,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,166 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear brake discs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • EML light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,166 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,166 miles
    Test number
    710502841471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    199895282474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,730 miles (+10,931)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    642141095620
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass73,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,799 miles
    Test number
    372382182341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,798 miles (+4,360)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    302241379115
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass69,438 miles (+2,874)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    373879065930
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    907134602095
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail66,564 miles (+4,103)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    988369359510
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass62,461 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    809691399598
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass59,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,414 miles
    Test number
    150509444321
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on dash.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail59,414 miles (+3,473)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,414 miles
    Test number
    438330191716
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on dash.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass55,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,941 miles
    Test number
    373439582077
    • AdvisoryEML light is on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail55,941 miles (+2,905)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,941 miles
    Test number
    846154210739
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML light is on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass53,036 miles (+2,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    121141173698
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished, cracked and old

  15. Pass50,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    597731954356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,318 miles (+4,215)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    299230454314
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    256374463343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,103 miles (+4,577)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    489874563341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass41,526 miles (+4,057)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,526 miles
    Test number
    967362352337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass37,469 miles (+4,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    227440751374
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail33,304 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    250144650342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass33,304 miles (+4,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    484984850309
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass28,484 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,484 miles
    Test number
    260140859360
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail28,484 miles (+5,231)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,484 miles
    Test number
    970160659351
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass23,253 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,253 miles
    Test number
    221495148312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,582 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,582 miles
    Test number
    493126147375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,650 miles
    Test number
    912774856339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TEO

Does LB53 TEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 TEO expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TEO?
The MOT on LB53 TEO expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 TEO done?
LB53 TEO was recorded at 94,166 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 4,362 miles a year.
Has LB53 TEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TEO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 TEO 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 TEO find?
LB53 TEO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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