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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB53 UTKMOT history

LB53 UTK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,982 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UTK was last recorded at 76,982 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,966 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,982 miles
  • 2025 – 73,033 miles
  • 2024 – 70,143 miles
  • 2023 – 66,298 miles
  • 2022 – 59,124 miles
  • 2021 – 54,116 miles
  • 2020 – 51,242 miles
  • 2019 – 48,569 miles
  • 2018 – 44,214 miles
  • 2017 – 39,127 miles
  • 2016 – 34,961 miles
  • 2015 – 32,006 miles
  • 2014 – 28,735 miles
  • 2013 – 25,920 miles
  • 2012 – 22,016 miles
  • 2011 – 18,630 miles
  • 2010 – 16,254 miles
  • 2009 – 11,907 miles
  • 2008 – 10,223 miles
  • 2007 – 7,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,982 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,982 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    973451997947
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail76,966 miles (+3,933)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    242762300316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass73,033 miles (+189)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    988676449230
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail72,844 miles (+2,701)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    498084191152
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass70,143 miles (+30)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    450263280204
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Fail70,113 miles (+3,815)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,113 miles
    Test number
    621675023631
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Pass66,298 miles (+7,174)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    217764286032
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,124 miles (+5,008)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,124 miles
    Test number
    948383042669
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    914079193742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail54,116 miles (+2,874)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    242759405778
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    248839115094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail51,242 miles (+2,673)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    271771860102
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass48,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    773056640934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,568 miles (+4,354)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    960181533389
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass44,214 miles (+5,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    959184736152
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter rusted

  16. Pass39,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,127 miles
    Test number
    680481261747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavy rusted
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tail gate damaged

  17. Fail39,127 miles (+4,166)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,127 miles
    Test number
    292372213483
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavy rusted
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tail gate damaged

  18. Pass34,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,961 miles
    Test number
    260807374490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,961 miles (+2,955)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,961 miles
    Test number
    194833021913
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

  20. Pass32,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    287404415074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,006 miles (+3,271)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    386254515049
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass28,735 miles (+2,815)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,735 miles
    Test number
    587077704010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  23. Pass25,920 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    218638503086
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outter walls perished

  24. Fail25,920 miles (+3,904)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    609668103096
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outter walls perished

  25. Pass22,016 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,016 miles
    Test number
    526830212043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,630 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,630 miles
    Test number
    646992211013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,254 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,254 miles
    Test number
    340325210099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,907 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,907 miles
    Test number
    891815219091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,223 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,223 miles
    Test number
    950425918085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass7,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,732 miles
    Test number
    614777617066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UTK

Does LB53 UTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UTK is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UTK?
The MOT on LB53 UTK is valid until 27 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 UTK done?
LB53 UTK was recorded at 76,982 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,644 miles a year.
Has LB53 UTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UTK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 UTK 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 UTK find?
LB53 UTK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides.

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