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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LB53 OZCMOT history

LB53 OZC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
134,806 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OZC was last recorded at 134,806 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,806 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,806 miles
  • 2021 – 120,057 miles
  • 2020 – 119,022 miles
  • 2019 – 106,188 miles
  • 2018 – 102,390 miles
  • 2017 – 96,756 miles
  • 2016 – 86,407 miles
  • 2015 – 76,581 miles
  • 2014 – 70,896 miles
  • 2013 – 64,742 miles
  • 2012 – 58,605 miles
  • 2011 – 51,837 miles
  • 2010 – 43,072 miles
  • 2009 – 35,693 miles
  • 2008 – 29,081 miles
  • 2007 – 22,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    594530854656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,806 miles (+14,749)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    289889471385
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass120,057 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    154841095616
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Fail119,022 miles (+12,834)1 major4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,022 miles
    Test number
    503933761500
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass106,188 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    294414896207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,153 miles (+3,763)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,153 miles
    Test number
    654955828710
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass102,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    619715700871
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail102,390 miles (+5,634)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    221002245396
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass96,756 miles (+10,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,756 miles
    Test number
    432918774661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch very high and slipping

  10. Pass86,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    701225926745
    • AdvisoryFront discs & pads required shortly
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

  11. Fail86,407 miles (+9,826)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    484372111429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront discs & pads required shortly
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

  12. Pass76,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    208413605427
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail76,581 miles (+5,685)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    675293505109
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass70,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    529768424184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,896 miles (+6,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    837438124130
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass64,742 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    597951623164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,605 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    336501222101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,837 miles (+8,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    915805921112
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass43,072 miles (+7,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,072 miles
    Test number
    134507510136
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass35,693 miles (+6,612)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    983006729149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,081 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    984069728140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    220011037149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OZC

Does LB53 OZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OZC expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OZC?
The MOT on LB53 OZC expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OZC done?
LB53 OZC was recorded at 134,806 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 7,533 miles a year.
Has LB53 OZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OZC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 OZC 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 OZC find?
LB53 OZC passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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