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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB53 WGWMOT history

LB53 WGW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 121,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,106 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WGW was last recorded at 121,106 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2013: 28,272 miles, lower than 68,270 miles on 16 Dec 2013.

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
121,106 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,106 miles
  • 2024 – 117,763 miles
  • 2023 – 114,445 miles
  • 2022 – 109,525 miles
  • 2021 – 105,868 miles
  • 2020 – 99,687 miles
  • 2019 – 96,114 miles
  • 2018 – 95,947 miles
  • 2017 – 91,952 miles
  • 2016 – 87,001 miles
  • 2015 – 78,752 miles
  • 2014 – 72,545 miles
  • 2013 – 28,272 miles
  • 2012 – 59,151 miles
  • 2011 – 49,038 miles
  • 2010 – 41,723 miles
  • 2009 – 34,263 miles
  • 2008 – 26,102 miles
  • 2007 – 19,674 miles
  • 2006 – 15,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,106 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,106 miles
    Test number
    529352515487
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail121,106 miles (+3,343)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,106 miles
    Test number
    966090233813
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,763 miles
    Test number
    761670343739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,763 miles (+3,318)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,763 miles
    Test number
    302942948308
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    553735493189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,445 miles (+4,920)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    267577689043
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,525 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,525 miles
    Test number
    895239184847
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail109,525 miles (+3,657)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,525 miles
    Test number
    537438265955
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    912567396938
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  10. Fail105,868 miles (+6,181)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    236808047954
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass99,687 miles (+3,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,687 miles
    Test number
    765175806425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust in poor condition

  12. Pass96,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    231997415454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,114 miles (+167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    131274853923
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass95,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,947 miles
    Test number
    460558092829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,947 miles (+3,995)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,947 miles
    Test number
    340126413563
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working

  16. Pass91,952 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,952 miles
    Test number
    558969523530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,001 miles (+8,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,001 miles
    Test number
    306029107411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,752 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    686938004233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    428626244365
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

  20. Fail72,545 miles (+44,273)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    706805844338
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

  21. Pass28,272 miles (-39,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    379321153347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail68,270 miles (+9,119)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,270 miles
    Test number
    468130453378
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,151 miles (+10,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    169374852346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass49,038 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    987357141353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    412201450470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,723 miles (+7,460)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    122020950339
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass34,263 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    261641859341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,102 miles
    Test number
    752309938352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,102 miles (+6,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,102 miles
    Test number
    170649938357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass19,674 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,674 miles
    Test number
    151101157385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    242847646317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail15,749 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    793337846343
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB53 WGW

Does LB53 WGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WGW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WGW?
The MOT on LB53 WGW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 WGW done?
LB53 WGW was recorded at 121,106 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,541 miles a year.
Has LB53 WGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WGW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 WGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 WGW find?
LB53 WGW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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