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White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 NVWMOT history

LB53 NVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2024
Mileage
200,138 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NVW was last recorded at 200,138 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 2,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,624 miles · 5 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,514 miles
Average per year
8,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,138 miles
  • 2022 – 197,624 miles
  • 2020 – 191,994 miles
  • 2019 – 188,543 miles
  • 2018 – 184,981 miles
  • 2017 – 180,866 miles
  • 2016 – 173,360 miles
  • 2015 – 164,325 miles
  • 2014 – 161,399 miles
  • 2013 – 157,679 miles
  • 2012 – 151,461 miles
  • 2011 – 132,389 miles
  • 2010 – 114,664 miles
  • 2009 – 91,149 miles
  • 2008 – 88,680 miles
  • 2007 – 75,090 miles
  • 2006 – 56,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryStructure and components corroded throughout
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,138 miles (+2,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    200,138 miles
    Test number
    458313406815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStructure and components corroded throughout
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass197,624 miles (+5,630)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,624 miles
    Test number
    295530881597
    • AdvisoryFront engine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    191,994 miles
    Test number
    835446717669
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail191,994 miles (+3,451)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,994 miles
    Test number
    256997737661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass188,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    188,543 miles
    Test number
    639866550567
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,543 miles (+3,562)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,543 miles
    Test number
    885493382059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,981 miles (+4,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    184,981 miles
    Test number
    788673790201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass180,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    180,866 miles
    Test number
    596153000612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished in tread .

  9. Fail180,866 miles (+7,506)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,866 miles
    Test number
    501501664343
    • Repaired at testFront Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Both flexi pipes rubbing on driveshafts . (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished in tread .

  10. Pass173,360 miles (+9,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    173,360 miles
    Test number
    142605079345
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass164,325 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    164,325 miles
    Test number
    357345625486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,399 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    161,399 miles
    Test number
    865071824256
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NotePolly v drive belt slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front wheel when spun

  13. Fail161,399 miles (+3,720)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,399 miles
    Test number
    478558214297
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front wheel when spun

  14. Pass157,679 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,679 miles
    Test number
    629591733250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,677 miles (+6,216)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,677 miles
    Test number
    368594523492
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass151,461 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    151,461 miles
    Test number
    797877122206
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail151,387 miles (+18,998)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,387 miles
    Test number
    946234012249
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail132,389 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    468301601229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass132,389 miles (+17,725)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    648191701214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,664 miles (+23,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,664 miles
    Test number
    433044210207
    • NoteN/s rear bearing noisey

  21. Pass91,149 miles2 advisories12 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,149 miles
    Test number
    734430029208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front top struts replaced with second hand bushes and both have slight movement in upper bushs
    • NoteExhaust and clamps and mountings corroded
    • NoteFront brakes slightly juddering
    • NoteNearside front and offside front seats have slight movement in them but are secure
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens has slight movement in it
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear hub replaced with second hand hub and nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing split
    • NoteRear number plate faded slightly
    • NoteSecond hand wipers replaced and are slightly smearing
    • NoteWindscreen has a slight stone chip in it

  22. Fail91,149 miles (+2,469)8 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,149 miles
    Test number
    360380329288
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust and clamps and mountings corroded
    • NoteFront brakes slightly juddering
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing split
    • NoteRear number plate faded slightly
    • NoteWindscreen has a slight stone chip in it

  23. Pass88,680 miles (+13,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    244338208314
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass75,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    552707227377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,090 miles (+18,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    913436427359
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass56,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,722 miles
    Test number
    841764736363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NVW

Does LB53 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NVW expired on 4 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NVW?
The MOT on LB53 NVW expired on 4 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NVW done?
LB53 NVW was recorded at 200,138 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 8,877 miles a year.
Has LB53 NVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NVW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 NVW 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 NVW find?
LB53 NVW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; structure and components corroded throughout, and 1 more.

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