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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

LC53 BDFMOT history

LC53 BDF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

LC53 BDF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2024
Mileage
86,478 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 BDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 BDF was last recorded at 86,478 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 1,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,959 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,519 miles
Average per year
3,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,478 miles
  • 2022 – 84,959 miles
  • 2020 – 84,468 miles
  • 2019 – 82,637 miles
  • 2018 – 74,094 miles
  • 2017 – 68,537 miles
  • 2016 – 64,497 miles
  • 2015 – 60,514 miles
  • 2014 – 55,377 miles
  • 2013 – 49,349 miles
  • 2012 – 45,202 miles
  • 2011 – 41,336 miles
  • 2010 – 39,677 miles
  • 2008 – 34,989 miles
  • 2007 – 29,867 miles
  • 2006 – 22,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,478 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,478 miles (+1,519)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    654162185930
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass84,959 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,959 miles
    Test number
    859373273382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,468 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,468 miles
    Test number
    840236109968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,637 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    678690578231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,094 miles (+5,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    938067166233
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link boot deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear flashers slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryScreen damaged within limit

  6. Pass68,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    933120380191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,537 miles (+4,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    632320267456
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  8. Pass64,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    810093536731
    • AdvisoryEPC lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corrodng

  9. Fail64,497 miles (+3,983)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    988405156518
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated number plate deteriated in lettering (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEPC lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corrodng

  10. Pass60,514 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    127800145149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer skin signs of corrosion
    • NoteTyre size 165/70/14

  11. Fail60,514 miles (+5,137)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    457639635190
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer skin signs of corrosion
    • NoteTyre size 165/70/14

  12. Pass55,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,377 miles
    Test number
    859011724171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,377 miles (+6,028)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,377 miles
    Test number
    496330624126
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass49,349 miles (+4,147)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,349 miles
    Test number
    907733613148
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper inop

  15. Pass45,202 miles (+3,866)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,202 miles
    Test number
    477483602186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass41,336 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,336 miles
    Test number
    889306711119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,677 miles
    Test number
    923490720196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,677 miles (+4,688)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,677 miles
    Test number
    324740220141
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass34,989 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,989 miles
    Test number
    953123408346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,867 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,867 miles
    Test number
    551013907324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,104 miles
    Test number
    212863706328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LC53 BDF

Does LC53 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 BDF expired on 21 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 BDF?
The MOT on LC53 BDF expired on 21 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 BDF done?
LC53 BDF was recorded at 86,478 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 3,909 miles a year.
Has LC53 BDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 BDF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LC53 BDF 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 BDF find?
LC53 BDF passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.

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