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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 WCVMOT history

LB53 WCV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,933 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WCV
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
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WCV was last recorded at 38,933 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2020: 12,508 miles, lower than 32,895 miles on 6 Mar 2019.

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
38,521 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
412 miles
Average per year
1,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,933 miles
  • 2025 – 38,521 miles
  • 2024 – 37,847 miles
  • 2023 – 36,635 miles
  • 2022 – 35,574 miles
  • 2021 – 34,545 miles
  • 2020 – 34,028 miles
  • 2019 – 32,895 miles
  • 2018 – 31,725 miles
  • 2017 – 30,761 miles
  • 2016 – 30,137 miles
  • 2014 – 27,862 miles
  • 2013 – 26,792 miles
  • 2012 – 25,544 miles
  • 2011 – 23,866 miles
  • 2009 – 22,435 miles
  • 2008 – 18,357 miles
  • 2007 – 12,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,933 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,933 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,933 miles
    Test number
    228890581555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,521 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    338280182854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,847 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    946722520663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,635 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,635 miles
    Test number
    317271886557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,630 miles (+1,056)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    616975542087
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass35,574 miles (+1,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    612405634740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass34,545 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,545 miles
    Test number
    340028357415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass34,028 miles (+21,520)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    283575511788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail12,508 miles (-20,387)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,508 miles
    Test number
    545173966169
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass32,895 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    279637809001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,725 miles
    Test number
    869272302463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,725 miles (+964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,725 miles
    Test number
    864044853963
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass30,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    389877299976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,761 miles (+624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    813933380093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,137 miles
    Test number
    982288439173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,137 miles (+2,275)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,137 miles
    Test number
    933790789081
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass27,862 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    595120774172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,792 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    139719963149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass26,792 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    156349363170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,544 miles (+1,678)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,544 miles
    Test number
    677337272156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass23,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    296192931446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,866 miles (+1,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    219441131428
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,435 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,435 miles
    Test number
    500292729374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,300 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,300 miles
    Test number
    430306659013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,357 miles (+5,722)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,357 miles
    Test number
    880485718081
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall
    • NoteRear brake discs have corrosion

  26. Pass12,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,635 miles
    Test number
    841232727064
    • NoteSmall cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Questions about LB53 WCV

Does LB53 WCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WCV is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WCV?
The MOT on LB53 WCV is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 WCV done?
LB53 WCV was recorded at 38,933 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,345 miles a year.
Has LB53 WCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WCV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 WCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 WCV find?
LB53 WCV passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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