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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB53 TEYMOT history

LB53 TEY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,871 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TEY was last recorded at 65,871 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 7,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,915 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,956 miles
Average per year
3,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,871 miles
  • 2025 – 57,915 miles
  • 2024 – 53,518 miles
  • 2023 – 50,929 miles
  • 2022 – 48,850 miles
  • 2021 – 46,939 miles
  • 2020 – 45,654 miles
  • 2019 – 41,091 miles
  • 2018 – 37,506 miles
  • 2017 – 34,267 miles
  • 2016 – 30,643 miles
  • 2015 – 27,801 miles
  • 2014 – 24,295 miles
  • 2013 – 20,441 miles
  • 2012 – 17,523 miles
  • 2011 – 14,980 miles
  • 2010 – 12,294 miles
  • 2009 – 9,795 miles
  • 2008 – 7,687 miles
  • 2007 – 5,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,871 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,871 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    364068302718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,915 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    770774261098
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail57,915 miles (+4,397)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    995000287774
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,518 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    490779952231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    485329294060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail50,923 miles (+2,073)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    946864490859
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass48,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    427343826973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,843 miles (+1,904)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    915671859821
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,939 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    299347362607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,654 miles (+4,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,654 miles
    Test number
    695416520967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass41,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    885561171206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,085 miles (+3,579)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    674101648807
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass37,506 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    628483611917
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes perished

  14. Pass34,267 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,267 miles
    Test number
    600189566924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,643 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,643 miles
    Test number
    681477270507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,801 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,801 miles
    Test number
    448872215070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,295 miles (+3,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    729112824060
    • 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)

  18. Pass20,441 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,441 miles
    Test number
    955744613048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,523 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,523 miles
    Test number
    197686312449
    • 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)

  20. Pass14,980 miles (+2,686)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,980 miles
    Test number
    126227111081
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass12,294 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,294 miles
    Test number
    292260620045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,795 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,795 miles
    Test number
    313783229002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,687 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,687 miles
    Test number
    114011428466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,608 miles
    Test number
    143097057464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TEY

Does LB53 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TEY is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TEY?
The MOT on LB53 TEY is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 TEY done?
LB53 TEY was recorded at 65,871 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,162 miles a year.
Has LB53 TEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TEY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 TEY 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 TEY find?
LB53 TEY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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