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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LB53 NMVMOT history

LB53 NMV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
132,714 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NMV
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
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NMV was last recorded at 132,714 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 4,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,713 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,001 miles
Average per year
7,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,714 miles
  • 2021 – 128,713 miles
  • 2020 – 123,957 miles
  • 2019 – 112,249 miles
  • 2018 – 103,214 miles
  • 2017 – 94,347 miles
  • 2016 – 83,714 miles
  • 2015 – 75,360 miles
  • 2014 – 67,793 miles
  • 2012 – 62,201 miles
  • 2011 – 53,568 miles
  • 2010 – 44,454 miles
  • 2009 – 35,204 miles
  • 2008 – 29,948 miles
  • 2007 – 26,004 miles
  • 2006 – 17,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,714 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,714 miles (+4,001)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,714 miles
    Test number
    908210066640
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass128,713 miles (+4,756)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,713 miles
    Test number
    790277370237
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass123,957 miles (+11,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    320714368224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,249 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    465346669731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,240 miles (+9,026)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    299730749824
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,214 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,214 miles
    Test number
    924889399362
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail103,206 miles (+8,859)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,206 miles
    Test number
    592815028860
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass94,347 miles (+10,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    912122460825
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass83,714 miles (+8,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    978557830053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass75,360 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,360 miles
    Test number
    185502905438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,793 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    167113704448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass67,793 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    845083104085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,201 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,201 miles
    Test number
    265546562319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    626233851374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,566 miles (+9,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    806073851338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Fail44,454 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,454 miles
    Test number
    393955750396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass44,454 miles (+9,250)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,454 miles
    Test number
    722775650342
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass35,204 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,204 miles
    Test number
    883909129366
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail29,948 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    121248858324
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass29,948 miles (+3,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    724188358358
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass26,004 miles (+8,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    434818437303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass17,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,937 miles
    Test number
    423723156456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    422133156414
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 NMV

Does LB53 NMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NMV expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NMV?
The MOT on LB53 NMV expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NMV done?
LB53 NMV was recorded at 132,714 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 7,261 miles a year.
Has LB53 NMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NMV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 NMV 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 NMV find?
LB53 NMV passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 9 more.

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