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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 CPUMOT history

LB53 CPU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
138,569 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CPU was last recorded at 138,569 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,564 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,569 miles
  • 2021 – 137,594 miles
  • 2020 – 135,899 miles
  • 2019 – 134,112 miles
  • 2018 – 130,907 miles
  • 2017 – 128,150 miles
  • 2016 – 123,604 miles
  • 2015 – 119,609 miles
  • 2014 – 115,005 miles
  • 2013 – 111,027 miles
  • 2012 – 107,181 miles
  • 2011 – 102,625 miles
  • 2009 – 92,494 miles
  • 2008 – 77,293 miles
  • 2007 – 62,659 miles
  • 2006 – 46,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,569 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,569 miles
    Test number
    229263227144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,564 miles (+970)1 major3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,564 miles
    Test number
    680104892912
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,594 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,594 miles
    Test number
    939568869698
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,594 miles (+1,695)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,594 miles
    Test number
    153215225860
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    123810214563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,899 miles (+1,787)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    803901963810
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,112 miles
    Test number
    719278740261
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail134,112 miles (+3,205)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,112 miles
    Test number
    223496493828
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass130,907 miles (+2,757)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,907 miles
    Test number
    852114591813
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,150 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,150 miles
    Test number
    733929297593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail128,148 miles (+4,544)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    484786702165
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass123,604 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,604 miles
    Test number
    388418536297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,609 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    439731056495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,005 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,005 miles
    Test number
    387321254485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    515536653278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,027 miles (+3,846)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    728179043283
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,181 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    879985772204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,176 miles (+4,551)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    838086162220
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass102,625 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    102,625 miles
    Test number
    286411671288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,494 miles (+15,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,494 miles
    Test number
    133429729352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    221093038367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,293 miles (+14,634)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    560083938398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass62,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    654034927314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,659 miles (+15,820)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    241534627343
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass46,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    772456626319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CPU

Does LB53 CPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CPU expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CPU?
The MOT on LB53 CPU expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CPU done?
LB53 CPU was recorded at 138,569 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 5,651 miles a year.
Has LB53 CPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CPU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 CPU 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 CPU find?
LB53 CPU passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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