VOLKSWAGEN POLO KG53TBY has 25 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,554 miles 9 months ago on Friday 12th September 2025 at 08:42.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Sunday 20th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

KG53TBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 2026117,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Very Corroded
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2025117,554 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear All Position Lamps Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Very Corroded
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202420TH SEPTEMBER 2025114,566 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202320TH SEPTEMBER 2024110,001 MI
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2023110,000 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm Wearing Badly On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 202220TH SEPTEMBER 2023105,824 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tailgate Struts Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Outer Sleeving Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre No Tread Inner Edge
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202120TH SEPTEMBER 2022103,842 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202014TH SEPTEMBER 2021102,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Around Gearbox Area
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion Around Rear Exhaust Box Outer Sleeving
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201914TH SEPTEMBER 202096,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 201996,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201814TH SEPTEMBER 201992,709 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Sleeving Corroded
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201892,709 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Sleeving Corroded
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201714TH SEPTEMBER 201890,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Discs Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201614TH SEPTEMBER 201787,039 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201514TH SEPTEMBER 201682,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Rear Exhaust
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Worn On Outer Edges
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn / Wearing On Outer Edges
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201414TH SEPTEMBER 201580,344 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Headlight Slight Diffused Pattern
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn/wearing Outer Edge
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201320TH OCTOBER 201472,470 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Around Gearbox Area
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 201372,470 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. USER ENTERED - 1 Of 2 Nearside Rear Sidelights Inoperative
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Around Gearbox Area
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201220TH OCTOBER 201365,823 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201120TH OCTOBER 201257,828 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201020TH OCTOBER 201147,721 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200920TH OCTOBER 201037,680 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Low .
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 200820TH OCTOBER 200926,621 MI
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 200720TH OCTOBER 200816,225 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 200620TH OCTOBER 20077,558 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KG53TBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

KG53TBY MOT Comments

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KG53TBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,554 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,343 miles

KG53TBY FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration KG53TBY was manufactured on Monday 20th October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 117,554 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,343 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KG53TBY has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 25 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 10 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does KG53TBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 KG53TBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KG53TBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 KG53TBY does have Tax. Read more

When does KG53TBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for KG53TBY will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. 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 KG53TBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for KG53TBY will expire in 4 months on Sunday 20th September 2026. Read more

When did KG53TBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KG53TBY was on Friday 12th September 2025 at 08:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KG53TBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for KG53TBY 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 KG53TBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for KG53TBY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KG53TBY?

KG53TBY is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has KG53TBY done?

The odometer reading for KG53TBY at the last MOT in September 2025 was 117,554 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 5,343 miles per year. Read more

How old is KG53TBY?

The vehicle KG53TBY was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 20th October 2003. Read more

What colour is KG53TBY?

The official colour of KG53TBY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does KG53TBY have?

KG53TBY has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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