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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB53 WCWMOT history

LB53 WCW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 149,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,846 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WCW
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
17 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WCW was last recorded at 149,846 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,600 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,246 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,846 miles
  • 2024 – 146,600 miles
  • 2023 – 142,652 miles
  • 2022 – 134,392 miles
  • 2021 – 131,884 miles
  • 2020 – 130,620 miles
  • 2019 – 127,947 miles
  • 2018 – 123,886 miles
  • 2017 – 120,364 miles
  • 2016 – 117,281 miles
  • 2015 – 112,673 miles
  • 2014 – 108,037 miles
  • 2013 – 101,396 miles
  • 2011 – 86,346 miles
  • 2010 – 77,649 miles
  • 2009 – 69,706 miles
  • 2008 – 61,059 miles
  • 2007 – 30,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust box outer shell rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,846 miles
    Test number
    655326712786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,846 miles (+3,246)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,846 miles
    Test number
    367321658472
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass146,600 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    486254195237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail146,593 miles (+3,941)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,593 miles
    Test number
    651014215357
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,652 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,652 miles
    Test number
    470458407177
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shell rusted

  6. Fail142,647 miles (+8,255)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,647 miles
    Test number
    524955686570
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shell rusted

  7. Pass134,392 miles (+17)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,392 miles
    Test number
    968487292872
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail134,375 miles (+2,491)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,375 miles
    Test number
    834007694867
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass131,884 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    857640254258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass130,620 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,620 miles
    Test number
    816561572263
    • AdvisoryFront flexi breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shell rustu

  11. Fail130,615 miles (+2,668)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,615 miles
    Test number
    514982550351
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shell rustu

  12. Pass127,947 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    689917221058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail127,887 miles (+4,001)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,887 miles
    Test number
    830214840134
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass123,886 miles (+3,522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    985085845341
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of rear silencer box split open.

  15. Pass120,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,364 miles
    Test number
    733993725309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,364 miles (+3,083)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,364 miles
    Test number
    555622844894
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass117,281 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,281 miles
    Test number
    144806704811
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming worn 3mm
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant on under tray not all components visible
    • AdvisoryVarious minor damage to windscreen

  18. Fail117,281 miles (+4,608)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,281 miles
    Test number
    120890315957
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming worn 3mm
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant on under tray not all components visible
    • AdvisoryVarious minor damage to windscreen

  19. Pass112,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,673 miles
    Test number
    185398305662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail112,673 miles (+4,636)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,673 miles
    Test number
    935956721108
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear discs excessively corroried

  21. Pass108,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    365326394245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,037 miles (+6,641)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    479625194274
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail101,396 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    349894303304
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass101,396 miles (+15,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    566834003331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass86,346 miles (+8,697)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,346 miles
    Test number
    208657101363
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on outer edge
    • NoteNearside front (upper) anti roll bar drop link boot split
    • NoteNearside headlamp bracket broken but still secure
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge

  26. Pass77,649 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    184108800323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    672660719378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,706 miles (+8,647)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    410200319383
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads worn close to sensor limit
    • NoteN/s consule bush perished & splitting, play in bush

  29. Pass61,059 miles (+10,133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,059 miles
    Test number
    563489328374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    533157188076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail50,926 miles (+20,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    831257988010
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  32. Pass30,057 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,057 miles
    Test number
    653340457061
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsr osr calipart pivot not returning to stops

Questions about LB53 WCW

Does LB53 WCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WCW is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WCW?
The MOT on LB53 WCW is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 WCW done?
LB53 WCW was recorded at 149,846 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has LB53 WCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WCW has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 WCW 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 WCW find?
LB53 WCW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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