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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 OZAMOT history

LB53 OZA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
78,582 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OZA
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
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OZA was last recorded at 78,582 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 6,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,059 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,523 miles
Average per year
4,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,582 miles
  • 2021 – 72,059 miles
  • 2020 – 62,636 miles
  • 2019 – 58,091 miles
  • 2018 – 52,812 miles
  • 2017 – 45,652 miles
  • 2016 – 38,880 miles
  • 2015 – 33,297 miles
  • 2014 – 30,093 miles
  • 2012 – 27,530 miles
  • 2011 – 25,428 miles
  • 2009 – 23,454 miles
  • 2008 – 20,978 miles
  • 2007 – 18,762 miles
  • 2006 – 13,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,582 miles (+6,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,582 miles
    Test number
    640804211501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass72,059 miles (+62)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    986235799291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  3. Fail71,997 miles (+9,361)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,997 miles
    Test number
    198567059699
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  4. Pass62,636 miles (+155)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,636 miles
    Test number
    284334293729
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust silencer (outer casing)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,481 miles (+4,390)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    614627254784
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust silencer (outer casing)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,091 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,091 miles
    Test number
    621505663064
    • AdvisoryBoot struts do not support boot lid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE Inner wishbone bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE Inner wishbone bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorating

  7. Fail58,081 miles (+5,269)4 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    827091457975
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail Top suspension mount not located due to broken coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Suspension collapsed (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoot struts do not support boot lid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE Inner wishbone bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE Inner wishbone bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorating

  8. Pass52,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    948865629249
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

  9. Fail52,812 miles (+7,160)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    329071126205
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    755389600009
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding

  11. Fail45,652 miles (+6,772)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    322332512801
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding

  12. Pass38,880 miles (+3,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    202355132203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear exhaust box

  13. Pass35,828 miles (+2,531)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    715163773439
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt cover damaged
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper misses part of screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass33,297 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,297 miles
    Test number
    106479675009
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteOne element of centre rear stop lamp not working
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded[both]
    • NoteScratches on windscreen
    • NoteVarious body damage

  15. Fail33,297 miles (+3,204)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,297 miles
    Test number
    687185875098
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracked /perished[replace soon]
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked/perished[replace soon]
    • NoteOne element of centre rear stop lamp not working
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded[both]
    • NoteScratches on windscreen
    • NoteVarious body damage

  16. Pass30,093 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    768910734032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCracks in both rear tyres

  17. Fail30,089 miles (+2,559)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    626778624004
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCracks in both rear tyres

  18. Pass27,530 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    998311992131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,428 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    608307241050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,454 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    472412259400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,978 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,978 miles
    Test number
    652342238335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,762 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    191856557368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,826 miles
    Test number
    300123556333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OZA

Does LB53 OZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OZA expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OZA?
The MOT on LB53 OZA expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OZA done?
LB53 OZA was recorded at 78,582 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 4,072 miles a year.
Has LB53 OZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OZA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 OZA 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 OZA find?
LB53 OZA passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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