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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 UDYMOT history

LB53 UDY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,551 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UDY was last recorded at 61,551 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,226 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,325 miles
Average per year
2,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,551 miles
  • 2024 – 55,226 miles
  • 2023 – 52,543 miles
  • 2022 – 49,725 miles
  • 2021 – 47,574 miles
  • 2020 – 46,943 miles
  • 2019 – 46,028 miles
  • 2018 – 44,224 miles
  • 2017 – 42,230 miles
  • 2016 – 39,513 miles
  • 2015 – 36,969 miles
  • 2014 – 35,285 miles
  • 2013 – 34,232 miles
  • 2012 – 32,763 miles
  • 2011 – 29,715 miles
  • 2010 – 27,858 miles
  • 2008 – 25,534 miles
  • 2007 – 16,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,551 miles (+6,325)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    372582826968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass55,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,226 miles
    Test number
    787059248112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,226 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,226 miles
    Test number
    501113866155
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front disc pads thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass52,543 miles (+2,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    138584291155
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass49,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    815933848083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,725 miles (+2,151)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    577982359661
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass47,574 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    453455806220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,943 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    826160271663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,028 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    455810104976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,224 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,224 miles
    Test number
    521349976820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,230 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    974502743087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,513 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    401090714019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,969 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    321458584734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,285 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    465163044474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,232 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    899108533376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,763 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    426169132361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,439 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,439 miles
    Test number
    135454402422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,715 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    407271011047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,858 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,858 miles
    Test number
    454482310018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,534 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,534 miles
    Test number
    802281858381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,445 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    464550718068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,922 miles
    Test number
    170905717416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UDY

Does LB53 UDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UDY is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UDY?
The MOT on LB53 UDY is valid until 16 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 UDY done?
LB53 UDY was recorded at 61,551 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,359 miles a year.
Has LB53 UDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UDY has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 UDY 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 UDY find?
LB53 UDY passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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