Volkswagen Polo
Maroon · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc
LB53 AZGMOT history
LB53 AZG is a maroon diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 159,193 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,539 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 AZG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 AZG was last recorded at 159,193 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 159,193 miles · 5 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,539 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 159,193 miles
- 2022 – 144,897 miles
- 2021 – 131,534 miles
- 2020 – 120,802 miles
- 2019 – 102,430 miles
- 2018 – 86,841 miles
- 2017 – 69,353 miles
- 2016 – 50,828 miles
- 2014 – 40,978 miles
- 2013 – 36,601 miles
- 2012 – 32,970 miles
- 2011 – 32,053 miles
- 2010 – 30,791 miles
- 2009 – 29,777 miles
- 2008 – 28,799 miles
- 2007 – 27,442 miles
- 2006 – 21,941 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,193 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Engine bay & undertray covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Fuel residue noted on vacuum pump- but not leaking at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,193 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,193 miles
- Test number
- 475570623872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail159,193 miles (+14,296)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,193 miles
- Test number
- 261084501506
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 144,897 miles
- Test number
- 929748520565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,897 miles (+13,363)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,897 miles
- Test number
- 648584540488
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,534 miles (+10,732)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 131,534 miles
- Test number
- 628789801724
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,802 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,802 miles
- Test number
- 910579268979
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay & undertray covers fitted
- AdvisoryFuel residue noted on vacuum pump- but not leaking at time of test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,802 miles (+18,372)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,802 miles
- Test number
- 760636019848
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay & undertray covers fitted
- AdvisoryFuel residue noted on vacuum pump- but not leaking at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,430 miles (+15,589)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 102,430 miles
- Test number
- 541854484333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,841 miles (+17,488)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 86,841 miles
- Test number
- 751137499365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,353 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 69,353 miles
- Test number
- 529140439203
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail69,353 miles (+18,525)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,353 miles
- Test number
- 169930245140
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass50,828 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 50,828 miles
- Test number
- 717047944276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,817 miles (+9,839)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,817 miles
- Test number
- 515487882435
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
Pass40,978 miles (+167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 40,978 miles
- Test number
- 506787054301
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail40,811 miles (+4,210)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,811 miles
- Test number
- 858100454375
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass36,601 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 36,601 miles
- Test number
- 468615153481
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass32,970 miles (+917)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 32,970 miles
- Test number
- 969104732344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,053 miles (+1,262)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 32,053 miles
- Test number
- 397189931338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,791 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 30,791 miles
- Test number
- 842238040333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,777 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 29,777 miles
- Test number
- 112542059380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,757 miles (+958)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,757 miles
- Test number
- 714815839376
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass28,799 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 28,799 miles
- Test number
- 414731958327
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass27,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 27,442 miles
- Test number
- 802591057333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,434 miles (+5,493)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,434 miles
- Test number
- 650171257387
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,941 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 21,941 miles
- Test number
- 874696356383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about LB53 AZG
- Does LB53 AZG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 AZG expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 AZG?
- The MOT on LB53 AZG expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 AZG done?
- LB53 AZG was recorded at 159,193 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 8,539 miles a year.
- Has LB53 AZG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 AZG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB53 AZG 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 AZG find?
- LB53 AZG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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