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Volkswagen Polo

Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB53 WDCMOT history

LB53 WDC is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
150,536 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WDC was last recorded at 150,536 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,501 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,536 miles
  • 2024 – 147,849 miles
  • 2023 – 144,477 miles
  • 2022 – 142,681 miles
  • 2021 – 141,765 miles
  • 2020 – 139,953 miles
  • 2019 – 134,010 miles
  • 2017 – 126,077 miles
  • 2016 – 112,874 miles
  • 2015 – 105,635 miles
  • 2013 – 98,063 miles
  • 2012 – 90,429 miles
  • 2011 – 70,538 miles
  • 2010 – 63,111 miles
  • 2009 – 54,347 miles
  • 2007 – 46,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,536 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,536 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,536 miles
    Test number
    788154647905
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

  2. Fail150,501 miles (+2,652)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,501 miles
    Test number
    237343655918
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear back box corroded

  3. Pass147,849 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,849 miles
    Test number
    682712247986
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,845 miles (+3,368)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,845 miles
    Test number
    428116253871
    • MajorNearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,477 miles (+1,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,477 miles
    Test number
    936270070312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  6. Pass142,681 miles (+916)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,681 miles
    Test number
    759287532095
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear section of exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF driveshaft/wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    641720746991
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Fail141,765 miles (+1,812)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    154626139973
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass139,953 miles (+5,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    727191515978
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,010 miles (+118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,010 miles
    Test number
    897358143071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

  11. Fail133,892 miles (+7,815)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,892 miles
    Test number
    878001505518
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

  12. Pass126,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    789819605289
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryFlexi-exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front and nearside rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated and wearing thin on edges

  13. Fail126,077 miles (+6,700)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    618480257296
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryFlexi-exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front and nearside rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated and wearing thin on edges

  14. Pass119,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,377 miles
    Test number
    476283814320
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe flexi joint has a slight blow
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorating

  15. Fail119,377 miles (+6,503)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,377 miles
    Test number
    865661832807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe flexi joint has a slight blow
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorating

  16. Pass112,874 miles (+7,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    157333117650
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle very dirty when tested

  17. Pass105,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,635 miles
    Test number
    846037305048
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded

  18. Fail105,635 miles (+7,572)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,635 miles
    Test number
    438597805005
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded

  19. Pass98,063 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    926350153336
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail98,063 miles (+7,634)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    468120453362
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass90,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    857094652383
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail90,429 miles (+9,181)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    529354752349
    • 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass81,248 miles (+10,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    649200512007
    • NoteRear exhaust starting to corrode

  24. Pass70,538 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    226972011080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,536 miles (+7,425)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    138817301057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on ;

  26. Pass63,111 miles (+8,764)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    781081210093
    • NoteFront brake pads worn and discs lipped
    • NoteSlight play in drivers steering

  27. Pass54,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    794025009039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,347 miles (+8,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    192155909063
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass46,236 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    534103757339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail45,739 miles (+7,042)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,739 miles
    Test number
    410865347440
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • NoteDrivers rear tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NotePassenger rear tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in drivers steering rack

  31. Pass38,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,697 miles
    Test number
    284693107082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WDC

Does LB53 WDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 WDC expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WDC?
The MOT on LB53 WDC expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 WDC done?
LB53 WDC was recorded at 150,536 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 6,062 miles a year.
Has LB53 WDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WDC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 WDC 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 WDC find?
LB53 WDC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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