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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 WCUMOT history

LB53 WCU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,244 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WCU was last recorded at 87,244 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2020: 64,950 miles, lower than 65,945 miles on 13 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,098 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,146 miles
Average per year
3,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,244 miles
  • 2025 – 82,098 miles
  • 2024 – 79,152 miles
  • 2023 – 76,316 miles
  • 2021 – 69,429 miles
  • 2020 – 64,950 miles
  • 2019 – 63,515 miles
  • 2018 – 62,662 miles
  • 2017 – 60,607 miles
  • 2016 – 57,351 miles
  • 2015 – 55,623 miles
  • 2014 – 50,564 miles
  • 2013 – 43,741 miles
  • 2012 – 39,501 miles
  • 2011 – 35,357 miles
  • 2009 – 24,841 miles
  • 2008 – 19,215 miles
  • 2007 – 16,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,244 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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

    Major7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Boot warning light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,244 miles (+5,146)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,244 miles
    Test number
    817518805434
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,098 miles (+9)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,098 miles
    Test number
    187314099501
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,089 miles (+2,937)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,089 miles
    Test number
    237943497839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,152 miles (+33)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    352912194286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear brakes slight uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot light on dash

  5. Fail79,119 miles (+2,803)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    286876937178
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear brakes slight uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot light on dash

  6. Pass76,316 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    671952114578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damaged to tailgate / light area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail76,314 miles (+6,885)4 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    760067500030
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damaged to tailgate / light area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt heavily perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass69,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    863909485275
    • AdvisoryOil light and boot light on dash

  9. Fail69,429 miles (+4,479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    285311563655
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil light and boot light on dash

  10. Pass64,950 miles (-995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,950 miles
    Test number
    895797260654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail65,945 miles (+2,430)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    711180231688
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    586571617163
    • AdvisoryBoot light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail63,514 miles (+852)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    370132968359
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoot light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass62,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    629060864955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail62,662 miles (+2,055)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    706462058987
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass60,607 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    628980299926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,605 miles (+3,254)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    766325505850
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass57,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    298558103519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail57,351 miles (+1,728)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    446135687266
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass55,623 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,623 miles
    Test number
    375204705494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,564 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,564 miles
    Test number
    677019514211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,741 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,741 miles
    Test number
    546729913239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,501 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,501 miles
    Test number
    269421402255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    415833891150
    • 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)

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    711323000252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,841 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,841 miles
    Test number
    222148619469
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass24,841 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,841 miles
    Test number
    761178819183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,215 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,215 miles
    Test number
    502903718171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,402 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,402 miles
    Test number
    451430827181
    • NoteSlight bind on os rear

Questions about LB53 WCU

Does LB53 WCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WCU is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WCU?
The MOT on LB53 WCU is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 WCU done?
LB53 WCU was recorded at 87,244 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,735 miles a year.
Has LB53 WCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WCU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 WCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 WCU find?
LB53 WCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust corroded, and 4 more.

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