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LB53VDV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LB53VDV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
30 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- eml on
- Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- under body corrosion
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,346 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,473 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022 10 Jun 20267 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,963 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,137 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202611 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,271 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,695 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- offside rear bump stop perished
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- nearside rear bump stop fallen apart
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear bump stop perished
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- nearside rear bump stop fallen apart
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,748 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017 10 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,450 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,572 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,609 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,467 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,775 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,671 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,074 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,651 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2009 10 Jun 20269 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,651 MI
10 Jun 202618 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,333 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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LB53VDV was registered on 2004-01-05
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