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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,400 cc

LB53 WHFMOT history

LB53 WHF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,363 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WHF was last recorded at 122,363 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,346 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,363 miles
  • 2025 – 120,441 miles
  • 2024 – 112,131 miles
  • 2023 – 102,076 miles
  • 2020 – 92,927 miles
  • 2019 – 90,145 miles
  • 2018 – 84,872 miles
  • 2017 – 80,296 miles
  • 2016 – 80,143 miles
  • 2015 – 76,928 miles
  • 2013 – 69,978 miles
  • 2012 – 61,953 miles
  • 2011 – 53,575 miles
  • 2010 – 44,674 miles
  • 2009 – 36,287 miles
  • 2008 – 28,059 miles
  • 2007 – 20,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,363 miles

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.

  • Central Exhaust rusty (clamps)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Axle very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,363 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,363 miles
    Test number
    421333568553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,346 miles (+1,905)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    392069659337
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass120,441 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,441 miles
    Test number
    188640673016
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust rusty (clamps)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle very rusty

  4. Fail120,441 miles (+8,310)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,441 miles
    Test number
    664941440732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust rusty (clamps)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle very rusty

  5. Pass112,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    394851476773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,131 miles (+10,055)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    885041837460
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,076 miles (+9,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    111087893507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,927 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    520675643738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,145 miles (+5,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    370044038546
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer de laminating

  10. Pass84,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    548978460845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,872 miles (+4,576)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    540515709251
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass80,296 miles (+153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,296 miles
    Test number
    993119953214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened by front bush (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTail box skin deteriorated

  13. Pass80,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    172500846676
    • AdvisoryECU light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail80,143 miles (+3,215)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    662877303473
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryECU light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,928 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    947928145029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,926 miles (+6,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    285674545002
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,978 miles (+8,025)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,978 miles
    Test number
    755793323396
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s mirror missing

  18. Pass61,953 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,953 miles
    Test number
    788777422305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,844 miles (+8,269)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,844 miles
    Test number
    479291822473
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,575 miles (+8,901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    608416221367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,674 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    400485410462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    284914439312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,287 miles (+8,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    861054739331
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass28,059 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,059 miles
    Test number
    632678868284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,048 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    701714108292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,160 miles
    Test number
    170793658426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,160 miles (+4,915)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,160 miles
    Test number
    783013758075
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteEpc light on
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

  28. Pass20,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,245 miles
    Test number
    573890717027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WHF

Does LB53 WHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 WHF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WHF?
The MOT on LB53 WHF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 WHF done?
LB53 WHF was recorded at 122,363 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LB53 WHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WHF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 WHF 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 WHF find?
LB53 WHF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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