Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LC53 AFYMOT history
LC53 AFY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 14,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 14,911 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC53 AFY
- 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
- 25 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC53 AFY was last recorded at 14,911 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 14,910 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 14,911 miles
- 2024 – 14,751 miles
- 2023 – 14,581 miles
- 2022 – 14,350 miles
- 2021 – 14,132 miles
- 2020 – 14,033 miles
- 2019 – 13,848 miles
- 2018 – 13,607 miles
- 2017 – 13,386 miles
- 2016 – 13,048 miles
- 2015 – 12,846 miles
- 2014 – 12,681 miles
- 2013 – 12,262 miles
- 2012 – 11,987 miles
- 2011 – 11,228 miles
- 2010 – 10,400 miles
- 2009 – 9,654 miles
- 2008 – 8,985 miles
- 2007 – 7,993 miles
- 2006 – 7,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass14,911 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass14,911 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 14,911 miles
- Test number
- 713634011231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail14,910 miles (+159)4 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,910 miles
- Test number
- 612269954350
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass14,751 miles (+170)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 14,751 miles
- Test number
- 987197679771
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass14,581 miles (+231)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 14,581 miles
- Test number
- 768635233166
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass14,350 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 14,350 miles
- Test number
- 744964944414
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail14,350 miles (+218)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,350 miles
- Test number
- 343077638201
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass14,132 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 14,132 miles
- Test number
- 191739362531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail14,132 miles (+99)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,132 miles
- Test number
- 742329098163
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass14,033 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 14,033 miles
- Test number
- 959592727803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,848 miles (+241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 13,848 miles
- Test number
- 625838906290
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre thread low
Pass13,607 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 13,607 miles
- Test number
- 186550612684
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail13,606 miles (+220)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,606 miles
- Test number
- 365943093886
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass13,386 miles (+338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 13,386 miles
- Test number
- 309770396406
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass13,048 miles (+202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 13,048 miles
- Test number
- 417819772662
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray obstructing view of components
Pass12,846 miles (+165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 12,846 miles
- Test number
- 503644042619
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass12,681 miles (+419)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 12,681 miles
- Test number
- 386070694267
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass12,262 miles (+275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 12,262 miles
- Test number
- 408498293210
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass11,987 miles (+759)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 11,987 miles
- Test number
- 747089692280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,228 miles (+828)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 11,228 miles
- Test number
- 298558991286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass10,400 miles (+746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 10,400 miles
- Test number
- 482694080250
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass9,654 miles (+669)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,654 miles
- Test number
- 393068989207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,985 miles (+992)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 8,985 miles
- Test number
- 671010898202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,993 miles (+881)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 7,993 miles
- Test number
- 332039967286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 7,112 miles
- Test number
- 610411896255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC53 AFY
- Does LC53 AFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 AFY is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC53 AFY?
- The MOT on LC53 AFY is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC53 AFY done?
- LC53 AFY was recorded at 14,911 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 409 miles a year.
- Has LC53 AFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC53 AFY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC53 AFY 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 AFY find?
- LC53 AFY passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive transmission, and 1 more.
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