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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

LB53 VUTMOT history

LB53 VUT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2024
Mileage
139,888 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VUT was last recorded at 139,888 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 14,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,809 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
14,079 miles
Average per year
7,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,888 miles
  • 2022 – 125,809 miles
  • 2021 – 121,157 miles
  • 2020 – 116,816 miles
  • 2018 – 112,621 miles
  • 2017 – 104,995 miles
  • 2016 – 96,047 miles
  • 2015 – 89,498 miles
  • 2014 – 73,075 miles
  • 2013 – 69,144 miles
  • 2012 – 61,536 miles
  • 2011 – 53,985 miles
  • 2010 – 46,836 miles
  • 2009 – 38,611 miles
  • 2008 – 31,111 miles
  • 2007 – 21,521 miles
  • 2006 – 11,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,888 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,888 miles
    Test number
    822437806509
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail139,888 miles (+14,079)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,888 miles
    Test number
    863924881186
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,809 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,809 miles
    Test number
    875100157167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,806 miles (+4,649)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,806 miles
    Test number
    952016093838
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

  5. Pass121,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    512856567373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,157 miles (+4,341)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    472427753870
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,816 miles
    Test number
    526415010217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,816 miles (+4,195)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,816 miles
    Test number
    625908356495
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,621 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,621 miles
    Test number
    752125893363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,435 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,435 miles
    Test number
    260874184222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    124006771781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail104,995 miles (+8,948)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    964643981994
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,047 miles (+6,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,047 miles
    Test number
    222585569905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail89,498 miles7 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    488269755194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished

  15. Pass89,498 miles (+16,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    749419555128
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished

  16. Pass73,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    107752364197
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail73,075 miles (+3,931)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    546282564178
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass69,144 miles (+7,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    247066973295
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass61,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    719765372269
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail61,536 miles (+7,551)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    979805872265
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass53,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    125182371211
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail53,985 miles (+7,149)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    729452771262
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail46,836 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    561382570230
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,836 miles (+8,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    831372570213
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    232328469212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,611 miles (+7,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    543718169237
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass31,111 miles (+9,590)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,111 miles
    Test number
    454400488238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,521 miles
    Test number
    290774777235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,521 miles (+9,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,521 miles
    Test number
    780064177291
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass11,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,920 miles
    Test number
    652993586298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 VUT

Does LB53 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VUT expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VUT?
The MOT on LB53 VUT expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VUT done?
LB53 VUT was recorded at 139,888 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 7,873 miles a year.
Has LB53 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VUT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 VUT 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 VUT find?
LB53 VUT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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