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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 VVJMOT history

LB53 VVJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 50,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,558 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VVJ
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
8 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VVJ was last recorded at 50,558 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,929 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,629 miles
Average per year
2,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,558 miles
  • 2025 – 47,929 miles
  • 2024 – 44,959 miles
  • 2023 – 42,720 miles
  • 2022 – 40,495 miles
  • 2021 – 39,181 miles
  • 2020 – 37,612 miles
  • 2019 – 34,803 miles
  • 2018 – 30,200 miles
  • 2017 – 24,395 miles
  • 2016 – 23,089 miles
  • 2015 – 22,031 miles
  • 2014 – 20,561 miles
  • 2013 – 18,737 miles
  • 2012 – 16,304 miles
  • 2011 – 14,261 miles
  • 2010 – 11,799 miles
  • 2009 – 10,449 miles
  • 2008 – 8,519 miles
  • 2007 – 6,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,558 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,558 miles (+2,629)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    661661746087
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroding

  2. Pass47,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    698627586205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,929 miles (+2,970)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    463889534220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass44,959 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,959 miles
    Test number
    935756972793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,957 miles (+2,237)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    660286655068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass42,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    804700208814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,718 miles (+2,223)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,718 miles
    Test number
    179348250784
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,495 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,495 miles
    Test number
    554958424882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust coroded

  9. Pass39,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,181 miles
    Test number
    374489951987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,179 miles (+1,567)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,179 miles
    Test number
    359178871618
    • 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))

  11. Pass37,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    597062544855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,611 miles (+2,808)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,611 miles
    Test number
    391749677113
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass34,803 miles (+4,603)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,803 miles
    Test number
    626127791513
    • MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass30,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,200 miles
    Test number
    374866197593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,198 miles (+5,803)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,198 miles
    Test number
    808501685209
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking

  16. Pass24,395 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,395 miles
    Test number
    762112683350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,089 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    408057997229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,031 miles (+1,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,031 miles
    Test number
    516089315022
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  19. Pass20,561 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,561 miles
    Test number
    145921334008
    • 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. Pass18,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,737 miles
    Test number
    758015813060
    • NoteAll tyres have cracks on side walls

  21. Fail18,737 miles (+2,433)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,737 miles
    Test number
    125934713025
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres have cracks on side walls

  22. Pass16,304 miles (+2,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,304 miles
    Test number
    568211512041
    • NoteAll tyres have cracks in outter walls

  23. Pass14,261 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,261 miles
    Test number
    175800311046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,799 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,799 miles
    Test number
    661333510057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,449 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    650463919069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass10,449 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    992583919054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,519 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,519 miles
    Test number
    661917108041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,217 miles
    Test number
    402858907041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VVJ

Does LB53 VVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VVJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VVJ?
The MOT on LB53 VVJ is valid until 21 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 VVJ done?
LB53 VVJ was recorded at 50,558 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,318 miles a year.
Has LB53 VVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VVJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 VVJ 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 VVJ find?
LB53 VVJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside rear nail in tyre; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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