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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB53 BGUMOT history

LB53 BGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
103,088 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BGU was last recorded at 103,088 miles on 11 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2022: 103,088 miles, lower than 122,266 miles on 25 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,266 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,088 miles
  • 2021 – 122,266 miles
  • 2020 – 101,176 miles
  • 2019 – 99,361 miles
  • 2018 – 97,582 miles
  • 2017 – 95,577 miles
  • 2016 – 91,546 miles
  • 2015 – 85,850 miles
  • 2014 – 80,391 miles
  • 2013 – 75,543 miles
  • 2012 – 68,052 miles
  • 2011 – 60,833 miles
  • 2010 – 56,758 miles
  • 2009 – 55,067 miles
  • 2008 – 52,901 miles
  • 2006 – 39,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    130684986579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,088 miles (-19,178)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    983245682485
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass122,266 miles (+21,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    295931684443
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass101,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    678706737584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,176 miles (+1,815)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    720205469139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass99,361 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,361 miles
    Test number
    357744631842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,582 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    507776611202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,577 miles
    Test number
    641211404287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,577 miles (+4,031)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,577 miles
    Test number
    865621295419
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass91,546 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    963031871365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,850 miles (+5,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,850 miles
    Test number
    697447445118
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass80,391 miles (+4,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    205114444418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass75,543 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    759345953183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,052 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,052 miles
    Test number
    658359842181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,833 miles
    Test number
    668727541105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,833 miles (+4,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,833 miles
    Test number
    789597041172
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass56,758 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    760602150155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,067 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    760599549143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,901 miles
    Test number
    252191868464
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail52,900 miles (+13,516)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    482811768106
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,384 miles
    Test number
    124099716360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BGU

Does LB53 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BGU expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BGU?
The MOT on LB53 BGU expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BGU done?
LB53 BGU was recorded at 103,088 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has LB53 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BGU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 BGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 BGU find?
LB53 BGU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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