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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 WCLMOT history

LB53 WCL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
121,135 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WCL
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
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WCL was last recorded at 121,135 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,803 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,135 miles
  • 2023 – 110,442 miles
  • 2021 – 97,486 miles
  • 2020 – 91,126 miles
  • 2018 – 87,883 miles
  • 2017 – 85,323 miles
  • 2016 – 82,916 miles
  • 2015 – 79,474 miles
  • 2014 – 75,425 miles
  • 2013 – 71,142 miles
  • 2012 – 56,289 miles
  • 2011 – 52,980 miles
  • 2010 – 49,076 miles
  • 2009 – 46,058 miles
  • 2008 – 38,595 miles
  • 2007 – 34,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,135 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seatbelt retracts slowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded( outer casing)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,135 miles (+332)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,135 miles
    Test number
    531566168205
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seatbelt retracts slow
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded( outer casing)

  2. Fail120,803 miles (+10,361)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,803 miles
    Test number
    862315714267
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seatbelt retracts slow
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded( outer casing)

  3. Pass110,442 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,442 miles
    Test number
    478843198017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,814 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,814 miles
    Test number
    801442845365
    • 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))

  5. Fail107,814 miles (+10,328)4 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,814 miles
    Test number
    947263225190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass97,486 miles (+2,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    974682014890
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,937 miles (+3,811)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    347378551267
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,126 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,126 miles
    Test number
    643758230802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,883 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,883 miles
    Test number
    775782658656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,323 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    194361765907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,916 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    857784017559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,474 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    813095368490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,425 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    587383944391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • NoteExhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail75,425 miles (+4,283)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    227023444314
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition
    • NoteExhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass71,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    467361163328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail71,132 miles (+14,843)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    459061663402
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

  17. Pass56,289 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    816197752361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,980 miles (+3,904)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    935385451386
    • NoteADVICE BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCES EDGES PITTED.
    • NoteADVICE BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS CRACKING.
    • NoteADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT LINKAGE DUST COVER SPILT.

  19. Pass49,076 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    782314960318
    • 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)

  20. Pass46,058 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    633595359310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,083 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,083 miles
    Test number
    434778509003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,595 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    500861518006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  23. Pass38,595 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    661941618039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,644 miles
    Test number
    360572217069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WCL

Does LB53 WCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 WCL expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WCL?
The MOT on LB53 WCL expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 WCL done?
LB53 WCL was recorded at 121,135 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has LB53 WCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WCL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 WCL 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 WCL find?
LB53 WCL passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear), and 3 more.

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