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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 KKJMOT history

LB53 KKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
102,521 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 KKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 KKJ was last recorded at 102,521 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,516 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,521 miles
  • 2022 – 95,056 miles
  • 2021 – 89,175 miles
  • 2019 – 83,688 miles
  • 2018 – 75,820 miles
  • 2017 – 67,677 miles
  • 2016 – 51,761 miles
  • 2014 – 47,772 miles
  • 2013 – 47,143 miles
  • 2012 – 46,086 miles
  • 2011 – 44,708 miles
  • 2010 – 42,015 miles
  • 2009 – 39,176 miles
  • 2008 – 33,931 miles
  • 2007 – 27,819 miles
  • 2006 – 20,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    341324764398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail102,521 miles (+5)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    835710070188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail102,516 miles (+7,460)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,516 miles
    Test number
    778207198924
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    129367699783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail95,056 miles (+5,881)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    877322489574
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass89,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    370720500815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail89,175 miles (+5,487)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    572690942228
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass83,688 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    460198021601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,820 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    147010091072
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail75,820 miles (+8,143)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    766004701739
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass67,677 miles (+7,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,677 miles
    Test number
    354284985011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking and perishing

  12. Pass60,355 miles (+8,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    242030904493
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass51,761 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    711355452980
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted

  14. Pass47,772 miles (+629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,772 miles
    Test number
    517988714323
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,143 miles (+1,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    798328913370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass46,086 miles (+1,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,086 miles
    Test number
    755452932312
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,708 miles (+2,693)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,708 miles
    Test number
    499636121458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass42,015 miles (+2,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    574530730374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,176 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    244218839313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,931 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,931 miles
    Test number
    484432338375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,819 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,819 miles
    Test number
    241350147368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrod

  22. Pass27,819 miles (+6,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,819 miles
    Test number
    353270347318
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrod

  23. Pass20,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,997 miles
    Test number
    851255636375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 KKJ

Does LB53 KKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 KKJ expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 KKJ?
The MOT on LB53 KKJ expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 KKJ done?
LB53 KKJ was recorded at 102,521 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 5,029 miles a year.
Has LB53 KKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 KKJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 KKJ 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 KKJ find?
LB53 KKJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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