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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 NMAMOT history

LB53 NMA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
179,043 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NMA was last recorded at 179,043 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2010: 16,590 miles, lower than 66,388 miles on 27 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,042 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,043 miles
  • 2021 – 165,739 miles
  • 2020 – 155,662 miles
  • 2019 – 144,754 miles
  • 2018 – 129,883 miles
  • 2017 – 112,661 miles
  • 2016 – 107,112 miles
  • 2015 – 100,252 miles
  • 2014 – 93,743 miles
  • 2013 – 88,310 miles
  • 2012 – 83,363 miles
  • 2011 – 79,880 miles
  • 2010 – 16,590 miles
  • 2008 – 66,388 miles
  • 2007 – 55,632 miles
  • 2006 – 42,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,043 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,043 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    179,043 miles
    Test number
    232934554339
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,042 miles (+13,303)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,042 miles
    Test number
    767267753392
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,739 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,739 miles
    Test number
    450860229631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,733 miles (+10,071)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,733 miles
    Test number
    209640131231
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass155,662 miles (+10,908)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,662 miles
    Test number
    591676881706
    • DangerousCoolant leak

  6. Pass144,754 miles (+14,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,754 miles
    Test number
    127460551098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,883 miles (+8,992)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,883 miles
    Test number
    163474647080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,891 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,891 miles
    Test number
    574085542015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,888 miles (+8,227)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,888 miles
    Test number
    776816582640
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass112,661 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,661 miles
    Test number
    274459028737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    934478116362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,112 miles (+6,860)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    748830775870
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass100,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,252 miles
    Test number
    398231955058
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail100,252 miles (+6,509)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,252 miles
    Test number
    477899645049
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass93,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    147476514469
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail93,743 miles (+5,433)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    115535514093
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass88,310 miles (+4,947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    899037613006
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  18. Pass83,363 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    896580722047
    • NoteBoth nearside lights condensated.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

  19. Fail83,360 miles (+3,480)6 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    577476112071
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth nearside lights condensated.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished and have screws in the tread.
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall.
    • NoteNoisey bearing in engine compartment.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

  20. Pass79,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    747028361060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,880 miles (+63,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    129018161067
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  22. Pass16,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,590 miles
    Test number
    330042950125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,590 miles (-49,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,590 miles
    Test number
    733952750157
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass66,388 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,388 miles
    Test number
    413072938463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted

  25. Fail66,387 miles (+10,755)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    942772738322
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted

  26. Pass55,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    523434137370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail55,632 miles (+12,688)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    494103337433
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass42,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,944 miles
    Test number
    233411036388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,944 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,944 miles
    Test number
    973801336327
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB53 NMA

Does LB53 NMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NMA expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NMA?
The MOT on LB53 NMA expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NMA done?
LB53 NMA was recorded at 179,043 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 8,448 miles a year.
Has LB53 NMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NMA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 NMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 NMA find?
LB53 NMA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear outer suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill, and 1 more.

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