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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 FPVMOT history

LB53 FPV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
139,119 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FPV was last recorded at 139,119 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 4,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,704 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,415 miles
Average per year
7,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,119 miles
  • 2021 – 134,704 miles
  • 2020 – 127,708 miles
  • 2019 – 125,388 miles
  • 2018 – 117,501 miles
  • 2017 – 109,123 miles
  • 2016 – 104,272 miles
  • 2015 – 96,959 miles
  • 2014 – 90,892 miles
  • 2013 – 86,983 miles
  • 2012 – 80,727 miles
  • 2011 – 71,817 miles
  • 2010 – 61,270 miles
  • 2009 – 47,957 miles
  • 2008 – 32,868 miles
  • 2007 – 14,677 miles
  • 2006 – 11,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,119 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,119 miles (+4,415)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,119 miles
    Test number
    537272460176
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,704 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,704 miles
    Test number
    572223132948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,708 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,708 miles
    Test number
    754658463556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,388 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,388 miles
    Test number
    966968086961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,381 miles (+7,880)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,381 miles
    Test number
    553967118016
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    993573895651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,501 miles (+8,378)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    477206233844
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass109,123 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    293220955917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,072 miles (+4,800)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,072 miles
    Test number
    461658744108
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass104,272 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,272 miles
    Test number
    715617635591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,959 miles (+6,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,959 miles
    Test number
    657070211078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass90,892 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    375538784297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,983 miles (+6,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    716304263244
    • 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)

  14. Pass80,727 miles (+8,910)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,727 miles
    Test number
    155132382219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,817 miles (+10,547)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,817 miles
    Test number
    226474291263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    780665780247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,270 miles (+13,313)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    204702880290
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass47,957 miles (+15,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,957 miles
    Test number
    723895069249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,868 miles (+18,191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    691055488288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,677 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,677 miles
    Test number
    503393587238
    • NoteWindscreen stone-chipped.

  21. Fail14,677 miles (+3,398)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,677 miles
    Test number
    752463687286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWindscreen stone-chipped.

  22. Pass11,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,279 miles
    Test number
    290117416351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FPV

Does LB53 FPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FPV expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FPV?
The MOT on LB53 FPV expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FPV done?
LB53 FPV was recorded at 139,119 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 7,906 miles a year.
Has LB53 FPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FPV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 FPV 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 FPV find?
LB53 FPV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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