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Volkswagen Touran

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 NLVMOT history

LB53 NLV is a black diesel Volkswagen Touran first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
157,725 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touran
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NLV was last recorded at 157,725 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 8,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,089 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,636 miles
Average per year
8,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,725 miles
  • 2021 – 149,089 miles
  • 2020 – 139,641 miles
  • 2019 – 122,481 miles
  • 2018 – 108,305 miles
  • 2017 – 94,905 miles
  • 2016 – 78,484 miles
  • 2015 – 64,131 miles
  • 2013 – 51,241 miles
  • 2012 – 42,977 miles
  • 2011 – 40,043 miles
  • 2010 – 39,988 miles
  • 2009 – 35,388 miles
  • 2008 – 32,377 miles
  • 2007 – 29,230 miles
  • 2006 – 20,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,725 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • 1 rear belt not checked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • E.M.L is on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,725 miles (+8,636)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,725 miles
    Test number
    274912535466
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,089 miles (+9,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,089 miles
    Test number
    305175606564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass139,641 miles (+17,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,641 miles
    Test number
    523039872461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Pass122,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    693491453972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,474 miles (+14,169)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,474 miles
    Test number
    862446077143
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,305 miles (+13,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,305 miles
    Test number
    319676693723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s rear brake binding

  7. Pass94,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    656558508367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer pad at 2mm. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySome loose wiring around brake pedal.

  8. Fail94,905 miles (+16,421)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    599828052471
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer pad at 2mm. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySome loose wiring around brake pedal.

  9. Pass78,484 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    240381704630
    • Advisory1 rear belt not checked.
    • AdvisoryE.M.L is on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a drawing pin in.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine.

  10. Fail78,484 miles (+14,353)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    129203626094
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release nearside stalk. (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Advisory1 rear belt not checked.
    • AdvisoryE.M.L is on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a drawing pin in.
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine.

  11. Pass64,131 miles (+12,890)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,131 miles
    Test number
    765464135074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,241 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    718605953367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass51,241 miles (+3,741)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    737485353315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass47,500 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    967212103049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,977 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    276273502064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,043 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    787348611010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,988 miles (+4,600)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    240256750364
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,388 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,388 miles
    Test number
    583955969348
    • 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)

  19. Fail35,380 miles (+3,003)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,380 miles
    Test number
    572954469351
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass32,377 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,377 miles
    Test number
    901896568350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail32,377 miles (+3,147)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,377 miles
    Test number
    523866868310
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass29,230 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    754631567398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,726 miles
    Test number
    124766046367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NLV

Does LB53 NLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NLV expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NLV?
The MOT on LB53 NLV expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NLV done?
LB53 NLV was recorded at 157,725 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 8,980 miles a year.
Has LB53 NLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NLV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 NLV 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 NLV find?
LB53 NLV passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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