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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 USTMOT history

LB53 UST is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,581 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UST
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
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UST was last recorded at 137,581 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,565 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,581 miles
  • 2025 – 128,159 miles
  • 2024 – 122,504 miles
  • 2023 – 114,511 miles
  • 2022 – 102,595 miles
  • 2020 – 85,922 miles
  • 2019 – 72,029 miles
  • 2017 – 69,012 miles
  • 2016 – 62,720 miles
  • 2015 – 62,629 miles
  • 2014 – 62,546 miles
  • 2013 – 60,750 miles
  • 2012 – 44,182 miles
  • 2011 – 37,696 miles
  • 2010 – 32,333 miles
  • 2009 – 26,008 miles
  • 2008 – 19,185 miles
  • 2006 – 14,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,581 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated.Recorded at 4 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,581 miles (+16)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,581 miles
    Test number
    719111882587
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated.

  2. Fail137,565 miles (+9,406)1 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,565 miles
    Test number
    236151343594
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated.

  3. Pass128,159 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,159 miles
    Test number
    706665056542
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated.

  4. Fail128,159 miles (+5,655)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,159 miles
    Test number
    422275981422
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated.

  5. Pass122,504 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,504 miles
    Test number
    757855500433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,503 miles (+7,992)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,503 miles
    Test number
    230038521019
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,511 miles (+11,916)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,511 miles
    Test number
    753827241722
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass102,595 miles (+16,673)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,595 miles
    Test number
    225118343757
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,922 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,922 miles
    Test number
    439034398630
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail85,922 miles (+10,556)4 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,922 miles
    Test number
    476089612669
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,366 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    450659339361
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight

  12. Pass72,029 miles (+3,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,029 miles
    Test number
    981880888233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,012 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    698922682767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,064 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    128629217640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,720 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    239006684992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,629 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    308448035250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Fail62,629 miles (+83)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    367188835403
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery dead
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass62,546 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    587295034267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  19. Fail62,546 miles (+1,796)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    238644334223
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass60,750 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,750 miles
    Test number
    616119633295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,542 miles (+13,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    307435713089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,182 miles (+6,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    187101312413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass37,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,696 miles
    Test number
    108433911086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail37,696 miles (+5,363)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,696 miles
    Test number
    355653011018
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,333 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,333 miles
    Test number
    292936210011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,008 miles
    Test number
    860296309027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,008 miles (+6,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,008 miles
    Test number
    461836909042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass19,185 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,185 miles
    Test number
    622969008095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,995 miles
    Test number
    400820956444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UST

Does LB53 UST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UST is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UST?
The MOT on LB53 UST is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UST done?
LB53 UST was recorded at 137,581 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has LB53 UST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UST has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 UST 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 UST find?
LB53 UST passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both., and 3 more.

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