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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB53 JCVMOT history

LB53 JCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
98,480 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JCV
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
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 JCV was last recorded at 98,480 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 4,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,342 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,138 miles
Average per year
5,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,480 miles
  • 2023 – 94,342 miles
  • 2022 – 87,042 miles
  • 2021 – 79,361 miles
  • 2019 – 73,393 miles
  • 2018 – 70,221 miles
  • 2017 – 65,020 miles
  • 2016 – 59,824 miles
  • 2015 – 52,920 miles
  • 2013 – 43,114 miles
  • 2011 – 34,331 miles
  • 2010 – 25,853 miles
  • 2009 – 21,124 miles
  • 2008 – 17,027 miles
  • 2007 – 13,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,480 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,480 miles (+4,138)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    440366991589
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass94,342 miles (+7,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    973536766321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,042 miles (+7,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    519512627064
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

  4. Pass79,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    197778448085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail79,361 miles (+5,968)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    846313727625
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass73,393 miles (+3,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    139197979618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake slight long travel

  7. Pass70,221 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    459689403523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    674394593192
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail65,020 miles (+5,196)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    203308487229
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass59,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    482146183450
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail59,824 miles (+6,904)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    172467478198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass52,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    985217605074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail52,920 miles (+9,806)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    866977905012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass43,114 miles (+4,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,114 miles
    Test number
    467662653377
    • NoteFRONT DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

  15. Pass38,964 miles (+4,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    136294003039
    • NoteBOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED

  16. Fail34,331 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    127983451305
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

  17. Pass34,331 miles (+4,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    277863851331
    • NoteFRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

  18. Pass30,090 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    598315801064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,853 miles
    Test number
    200867200067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,853 miles (+4,729)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,853 miles
    Test number
    224947100061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass21,124 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,124 miles
    Test number
    404328409046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,027 miles (+3,717)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,027 miles
    Test number
    804018308042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS 50% WORN

  23. Pass13,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,310 miles
    Test number
    651855307086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LB53 JCV

Does LB53 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 JCV expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JCV?
The MOT on LB53 JCV expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 JCV done?
LB53 JCV was recorded at 98,480 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 5,008 miles a year.
Has LB53 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JCV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 JCV 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 JCV find?
LB53 JCV failed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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