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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LC53 AFKMOT history

LC53 AFK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

LC53 AFK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2024
Mileage
101,129 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 AFK
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
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 AFK was last recorded at 101,129 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,128 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,129 miles
  • 2022 – 97,698 miles
  • 2021 – 88,829 miles
  • 2020 – 79,874 miles
  • 2019 – 68,715 miles
  • 2018 – 65,053 miles
  • 2017 – 60,258 miles
  • 2016 – 58,854 miles
  • 2015 – 54,881 miles
  • 2014 – 52,091 miles
  • 2013 – 49,069 miles
  • 2012 – 46,476 miles
  • 2011 – 43,375 miles
  • 2010 – 40,384 miles
  • 2009 – 38,559 miles
  • 2008 – 32,896 miles
  • 2007 – 26,352 miles
  • 2006 – 18,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,129 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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pads getting low & discs lipped, worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc heat damage evident

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside steering rack gaiter slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak/s noted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,129 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    685266110184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,128 miles (+299)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    441907365148
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,829 miles (+3,131)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,829 miles
    Test number
    362567677209
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass97,698 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,698 miles
    Test number
    533060509896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,694 miles (+8,865)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,694 miles
    Test number
    379810502771
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Pass88,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    968280335491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,829 miles (+8,955)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    456136348954
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,874 miles (+11,159)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,874 miles
    Test number
    582748204413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,715 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,715 miles
    Test number
    313904980526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass65,053 miles (+4,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,053 miles
    Test number
    140792334115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,258 miles (+1,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    333778716498
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted & peeling away

  12. Pass58,854 miles (+31)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    548477547494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads getting low & discs lipped, worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc heat damage evident
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s noted
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perishing, worn

  13. Fail58,823 miles (+3,942)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,823 miles
    Test number
    174756798013
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads getting low & discs lipped, worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc heat damage evident
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s noted
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perishing, worn

  14. Pass54,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    925910527086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,881 miles (+2,790)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    190584962211
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,091 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,091 miles
    Test number
    436565094251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,069 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,069 miles
    Test number
    397176893445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,044 miles (+2,568)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    415575193282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,476 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    926153192297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,375 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,375 miles
    Test number
    216885491208
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,384 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,384 miles
    Test number
    511574090242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    462685499252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,559 miles (+5,663)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    663585599257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass32,896 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,896 miles
    Test number
    432968678274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,352 miles
    Test number
    560965997239
    • NoteNoise from rear wheels when in reverse

  26. Fail26,352 miles (+7,653)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,352 miles
    Test number
    244945697242
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNoise from rear wheels when in reverse

  27. Pass18,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,699 miles
    Test number
    322266996278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 AFK

Does LC53 AFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 AFK expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 AFK?
The MOT on LC53 AFK expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 AFK done?
LC53 AFK was recorded at 101,129 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 4,810 miles a year.
Has LC53 AFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 AFK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC53 AFK 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 LC53 AFK find?
LC53 AFK passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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