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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LB53 CSZMOT history

LB53 CSZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
105,326 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CSZ was last recorded at 105,326 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 2,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,952 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,374 miles
Average per year
5,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,326 miles
  • 2022 – 102,952 miles
  • 2021 – 101,266 miles
  • 2020 – 98,676 miles
  • 2019 – 95,458 miles
  • 2018 – 90,668 miles
  • 2017 – 87,181 miles
  • 2016 – 84,403 miles
  • 2015 – 80,105 miles
  • 2014 – 76,690 miles
  • 2013 – 73,498 miles
  • 2012 – 70,952 miles
  • 2011 – 59,277 miles
  • 2010 – 42,982 miles
  • 2009 – 34,911 miles
  • 2008 – 27,566 miles
  • 2007 – 21,437 miles
  • 2006 – 18,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,326 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • 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))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,326 miles (+2,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    727962169650
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass102,952 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,952 miles
    Test number
    508093054695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,266 miles
    Test number
    156244420064
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail101,266 miles (+21)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,266 miles
    Test number
    631766892101
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail101,245 miles (+2,569)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,245 miles
    Test number
    705713240517
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,676 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    580258960386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,672 miles (+3,214)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    405548507321
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass95,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,458 miles
    Test number
    637528612150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,458 miles (+4,790)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,458 miles
    Test number
    339482943076
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass90,668 miles (+3,487)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,668 miles
    Test number
    930203720244
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass87,181 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,181 miles
    Test number
    792750988098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail87,173 miles (+2,770)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,173 miles
    Test number
    169918123710
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass84,403 miles (+4,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    300870687555
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass80,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    188181845253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail80,105 miles (+3,415)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    197391245221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass76,690 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    788553064255
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass73,498 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    465846103380
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail73,492 miles (+2,540)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    696273703380
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear plate deteriorated slightly

  19. Pass70,952 miles (+151)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,952 miles
    Test number
    906934882227
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear washer not working

  20. Fail70,801 miles (+11,524)1 dangerous8 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    368669472230
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear brake imbalance 33%
    • NoteRear washer not working

  21. Pass59,277 miles (+16,295)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    607950381252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,982 miles (+8,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,982 miles
    Test number
    381435530219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass34,911 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,911 miles
    Test number
    701496339259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,566 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    891375228229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,437 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,437 miles
    Test number
    634415027211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,239 miles
    Test number
    610615126376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 CSZ

Does LB53 CSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CSZ expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CSZ?
The MOT on LB53 CSZ expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CSZ done?
LB53 CSZ was recorded at 105,326 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 5,146 miles a year.
Has LB53 CSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CSZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 CSZ 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 CSZ find?
LB53 CSZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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