VOLKSWAGEN POLO FB53EXG has 29 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 104,737 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 14:19.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 30th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

FB53EXG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JUNE 2027104,737 MI
FAILED8TH JUNE 2026104,736 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST JULY 202530TH JUNE 2026100,645 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED1ST JULY 2025100,644 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn X2 D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED1ST JULY 202430TH JUNE 202592,522 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202322ND JUNE 202480,331 MI
FAILED22ND JUNE 202380,302 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Mot Lmits (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Mot Limits (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202219TH MARCH 202367,419 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 202119TH MARCH 202264,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Cv Boot
PASSED19TH MARCH 202019TH MARCH 202162,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Are Noisy
FAILED19TH MARCH 202062,838 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Are Noisy
PASSED19TH MARCH 201919TH MARCH 202060,068 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201960,068 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED17TH MARCH 201819TH MARCH 201958,232 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 201719TH MARCH 201858,030 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 201758,030 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Obscured More Than 50% (1.1.a.3c)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201619TH MARCH 201754,177 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 201519TH MARCH 201651,015 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED20TH MARCH 201419TH MARCH 201549,076 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201449,076 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED20TH MARCH 201319TH MARCH 201447,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Steel Wheel Fitted To Nearside Rear
FAILED20TH MARCH 201347,083 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH MARCH 201218TH MARCH 201344,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED18TH MARCH 201118TH MARCH 201242,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED18TH MARCH 201142,345 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Grabbing Severely (3.7.a.5b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Grabbing Severely (3.7.a.5b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201018TH MARCH 201139,560 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 200918TH MARCH 201037,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Starting To Smear
PASSED18TH MARCH 200818TH MARCH 200934,590 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 200718TH MARCH 200828,883 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

FB53EXG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

FB53EXG MOT Comments

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FB53EXG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 104,737 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,761 miles

FB53EXG FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration FB53EXG was manufactured on Friday 31st December 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 104,737 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,761 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means FB53EXG has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 28 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does FB53EXG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 13th August 2026 FB53EXG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is FB53EXG Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 13th August 2026 FB53EXG does have Tax. Read more

When does FB53EXG Tax expire?

The current Tax for FB53EXG will expire in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does FB53EXG MOT expire?

The current MOT for FB53EXG will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 30th June 2027. Read more

When did FB53EXG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for FB53EXG was on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 14:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has FB53EXG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for FB53EXG we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has FB53EXG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for FB53EXG we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is FB53EXG?

FB53EXG is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has FB53EXG done?

The odometer reading for FB53EXG at the last MOT in June 2026 was 104,737 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,761 miles per year. Read more

How old is FB53EXG?

The vehicle FB53EXG was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 2nd February 2004. Read more

What colour is FB53EXG?

The official colour of FB53EXG is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does FB53EXG have?

FB53EXG has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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