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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB53 YBFMOT history

LB53 YBF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
93,706 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YBF was last recorded at 93,706 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,695 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,706 miles
  • 2022 – 93,695 miles
  • 2020 – 88,318 miles
  • 2019 – 84,631 miles
  • 2018 – 81,456 miles
  • 2017 – 76,344 miles
  • 2015 – 72,716 miles
  • 2014 – 65,958 miles
  • 2013 – 54,952 miles
  • 2012 – 49,334 miles
  • 2010 – 42,654 miles
  • 2009 – 36,133 miles
  • 2008 – 24,473 miles
  • 2006 – 17,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,706 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • R/o/s tyre badly perished and nail in tread

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,706 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,706 miles
    Test number
    596270324118
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass93,695 miles (+5,377)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,695 miles
    Test number
    296415021279
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass88,318 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    475028849850
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail88,318 miles (+3,687)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    613091488738
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass84,631 miles (+3,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    713456451620
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded

  6. Pass81,456 miles (+5,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,456 miles
    Test number
    101070906620
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated from corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass76,344 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,344 miles
    Test number
    779733173377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,316 miles (+3,600)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    378174848772
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top shock bearing damaged where coil spring has broken
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front seat base

  9. Pass72,716 miles (+6,758)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    389289637553
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryPlay developing in nearside front anti roll bar outer link
    • AdvisoryRear bush of offside front lower track control arm becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRubber cover of offside front top ball joint deteriorated

  10. Pass65,958 miles (+5,614)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    719434264325
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/o/s seat appears damaged
    • NoteFront consul bushes are soft

  11. Pass60,344 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    268942804007
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteMost tyres are perished
    • NoteO/s outer c/v boot weeping

  12. Fail60,343 miles (+5,391)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    905042604053
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s anti rol bar link worn
    • NoteMost tyres are perished
    • NoteO/s outer c/v boot weeping

  13. Pass54,952 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    116137503081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and damaged at front
    • NoteF/n/s outer c/v boot perished
    • NoteF/o/s seat lose or worn

  14. Fail54,952 miles (+5,618)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    147307103457
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and damaged at front
    • NoteF/n/s outer c/v boot perished
    • NoteF/o/s seat lose or worn

  15. Fail49,334 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    499585202062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres perished esp r/n/s
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s c/c boot weeping

  16. Pass49,334 miles (+6,680)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    976435502083
    • NoteAll tyres perished esp r/n/s
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s c/c boot weeping

  17. Pass42,654 miles (+6,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    633543460301
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  18. Pass36,133 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    604232159358
    • DangerousR/o/s tyre badly perished and nail in tread
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteRear brakes noisey in operation

  19. Fail36,131 miles (+5,831)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,131 miles
    Test number
    121681459320
    • DangerousR/o/s tyre badly perished and nail in tread
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteRear brakes noisey in operation

  20. Pass30,300 miles (+5,827)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    971226209062
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront tyres 70% worn
    • NoteR/o/s tyre perished

  21. Pass24,473 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,473 miles
    Test number
    994131318016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,504 miles
    Test number
    411232166312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 YBF

Does LB53 YBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 YBF expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YBF?
The MOT on LB53 YBF expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 YBF done?
LB53 YBF was recorded at 93,706 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 4,458 miles a year.
Has LB53 YBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YBF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 YBF 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 YBF find?
LB53 YBF passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front coil spring corroded; rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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