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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 UYOMOT history

LB53 UYO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,946 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UYO was last recorded at 125,946 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,360 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,586 miles
Average per year
4,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,946 miles
  • 2025 – 117,360 miles
  • 2024 – 111,984 miles
  • 2022 – 109,423 miles
  • 2021 – 106,278 miles
  • 2020 – 103,338 miles
  • 2019 – 100,685 miles
  • 2018 – 98,224 miles
  • 2017 – 96,754 miles
  • 2016 – 95,956 miles
  • 2015 – 86,043 miles
  • 2014 – 71,198 miles
  • 2012 – 64,767 miles
  • 2011 – 49,383 miles
  • 2010 – 43,136 miles
  • 2009 – 38,690 miles
  • 2008 – 34,459 miles
  • 2007 – 28,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,946 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,946 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    141161282479
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail125,946 miles (+8,586)3 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    804350011169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass117,360 miles (+5,376)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    500088324879
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass111,984 miles (+33)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    122020292532
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail111,951 miles (+2,528)3 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    332458803080
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail TOP MOUNTING SIEZED (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail TOP MOUNTING SIEZED (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AGE CRACKS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,423 miles (+3,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,423 miles
    Test number
    994538337670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    854852220853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f top strut bearing slightly rough when rotated

  8. Fail106,278 miles (+2,940)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    683738703140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f top strut bearing slightly rough when rotated

  9. Pass103,338 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,338 miles
    Test number
    938074411247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,352 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,352 miles
    Test number
    232697822452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,685 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,685 miles
    Test number
    988296161578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,224 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,224 miles
    Test number
    174646368809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    512836524275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,754 miles (+798)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    823190944293
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass95,956 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,956 miles
    Test number
    867026526923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,043 miles (+45)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,043 miles
    Test number
    825823015039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail85,998 miles (+14,800)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    387662215080
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass71,198 miles (+6,431)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,198 miles
    Test number
    805610114097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass64,767 miles (+7,314)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,767 miles
    Test number
    226376552323
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  20. Pass57,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    756576702087
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edge

  21. Fail57,453 miles (+8,070)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    149646202017
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePad warning light on .pad wear indicators not fitted
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edge

  22. Pass49,383 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    787845201011
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteInner and outer walls on o/s/r tyre cracking.

  23. Fail49,383 miles (+6,247)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    258055401080
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteInner and outer walls on o/s/r tyre cracking.
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating.

  24. Pass43,136 miles (+4,446)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    350952310013
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre walls cracking.
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear brake discs.

  25. Pass38,690 miles (+4,231)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    600740319019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking up

  26. Pass34,459 miles (+5,797)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,459 miles
    Test number
    990401318056
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges and close to limit.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding.

  27. Pass28,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    370551017045
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB53 UYO

Does LB53 UYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UYO is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UYO?
The MOT on LB53 UYO is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UYO done?
LB53 UYO was recorded at 125,946 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,983 miles a year.
Has LB53 UYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UYO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 UYO 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 UYO find?
LB53 UYO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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