Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LB53 FRLMOT history
LB53 FRL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 50,001 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 FRL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 FRL was last recorded at 50,001 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 49,902 miles · 1 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 99 miles
- Average per year
- 2,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 50,001 miles
- 2022 – 49,902 miles
- 2019 – 48,874 miles
- 2018 – 47,243 miles
- 2017 – 40,918 miles
- 2016 – 37,463 miles
- 2015 – 26,498 miles
- 2014 – 23,083 miles
- 2013 – 18,338 miles
- 2012 – 14,456 miles
- 2011 – 11,731 miles
- 2010 – 8,605 miles
- 2009 – 6,777 miles
- 2007 – 6,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,001 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Osr tyre outer wall deteriorating 165 70 14
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Not possible to visually inspect condition of brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nsf and osf tyre treads wearing around inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,001 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 50,001 miles
- Test number
- 613162968134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,902 miles (+1,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 49,902 miles
- Test number
- 567829729944
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,874 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 48,874 miles
- Test number
- 860975314445
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass47,243 miles (+6,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 47,243 miles
- Test number
- 381088062918
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass40,918 miles (+3,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 40,918 miles
- Test number
- 992385980333
- AdvisoryOff side and near side rear seat belt slightly slow returning
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracking and getting a little low inner edge
Pass37,463 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 37,463 miles
- Test number
- 739781559046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOsr tyre outer wall deteriorating 165 70 14
Fail37,463 miles (+2,784)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,463 miles
- Test number
- 279736249816
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOsr tyre outer wall deteriorating 165 70 14
Pass34,679 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 34,679 miles
- Test number
- 121528756654
- AdvisoryNot possible to visually inspect condition of brakes
- AdvisoryNsf and osf tyre treads wearing around inner edges
- AdvisoryOsr tyre outer wall deteriorating
Fail34,678 miles (+8,180)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,678 miles
- Test number
- 754065637579
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNot possible to visually inspect condition of brakes
- AdvisoryNsf and osf tyre treads wearing around inner edges
- AdvisoryOsr tyre outer wall deteriorating
Pass26,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,498 miles
- Test number
- 207106745411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,494 miles (+3,411)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,494 miles
- Test number
- 738366545184
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,083 miles (+4,745)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 23,083 miles
- Test number
- 936937404313
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush in very poor condition
Pass18,338 miles (+3,882)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 18,338 miles
- Test number
- 569710713339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,456 miles (+2,725)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 14,456 miles
- Test number
- 816339292272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteParking brake lever travel a little excessive
Pass11,731 miles (+3,126)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 11,731 miles
- Test number
- 509752511371
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass8,605 miles (+1,828)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 8,605 miles
- Test number
- 784937140199
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront tyres worn on inside
Pass6,777 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 6,777 miles
- Test number
- 512339859054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 6,594 miles
- Test number
- 221303667387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 FRL
- Does LB53 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 FRL expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 FRL?
- The MOT on LB53 FRL expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 FRL done?
- LB53 FRL was recorded at 50,001 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
- Has LB53 FRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 FRL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2016.
- Has the mileage on LB53 FRL 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 FRL find?
- LB53 FRL passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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