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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LC53 ECWMOT history

LC53 ECW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 144,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LC53 ECW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,036 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 ECW was last recorded at 144,036 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 5,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,634 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,402 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,036 miles
  • 2025 – 138,634 miles
  • 2024 – 131,598 miles
  • 2023 – 122,600 miles
  • 2022 – 115,683 miles
  • 2021 – 109,352 miles
  • 2020 – 103,657 miles
  • 2019 – 97,931 miles
  • 2018 – 94,403 miles
  • 2017 – 91,679 miles
  • 2016 – 88,275 miles
  • 2015 – 84,630 miles
  • 2014 – 79,714 miles
  • 2013 – 64,056 miles
  • 2012 – 47,307 miles
  • 2011 – 30,056 miles
  • 2010 – 18,812 miles
  • 2009 – 13,898 miles
  • 2007 – 10,464 miles
  • 2006 – 7,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,036 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,036 miles (+5,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,036 miles
    Test number
    886736469559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,634 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,634 miles
    Test number
    105125861148
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryPassenger window damaged

  3. Fail138,633 miles (+7,035)2 dangerous9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    976415211817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryPassenger window damaged

  4. Pass131,598 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,598 miles
    Test number
    196060387046
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail131,598 miles (+8,998)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,598 miles
    Test number
    859819714215
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    262840510907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,600 miles (+6,917)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    601852730309
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,683 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,683 miles
    Test number
    443779015101
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail115,683 miles (+6,331)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,683 miles
    Test number
    321176957713
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass109,352 miles (+1)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,352 miles
    Test number
    208901076890
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail109,351 miles (+5,694)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,351 miles
    Test number
    618751298030
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass103,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    487507245080
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail103,657 miles (+5,726)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    995357834496
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass97,931 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    207309159705
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail97,931 miles (+3,528)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    882163511359
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass94,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    390956943253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,403 miles (+2,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    328595946036
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass91,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    254782538936
    • AdvisoryOff side door mirror glass damaged

  19. Fail91,679 miles (+3,404)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    751665170060
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOff side door mirror glass damaged

  20. Pass88,275 miles (+3,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,275 miles
    Test number
    600695509538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on both inner and outer edges

  21. Fail84,630 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,630 miles
    Test number
    247578325164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on the inner edge

  22. Pass84,630 miles (+4,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,630 miles
    Test number
    287198225170
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on the inner edge

  23. Pass79,714 miles (+15,658)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    479911724127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,056 miles (+16,749)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,056 miles
    Test number
    296695013450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,307 miles (+17,251)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,307 miles
    Test number
    846962532197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  26. Pass30,056 miles (+11,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,056 miles
    Test number
    295347011424
    • NoteN/s/r tyre stepped, advise replacement.

  27. Pass18,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,812 miles
    Test number
    334969210108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,812 miles (+4,914)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,812 miles
    Test number
    454119110132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass13,898 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,898 miles
    Test number
    663379309059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass10,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,464 miles
    Test number
    510586517325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail10,464 miles (+3,008)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,464 miles
    Test number
    134103417383
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass7,456 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,456 miles
    Test number
    401719096236
    • NoteParking brake traval

  33. Fail7,456 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,456 miles
    Test number
    614979596204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteParking brake traval

Questions about LC53 ECW

Does LC53 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 ECW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 ECW?
The MOT on LC53 ECW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 ECW done?
LC53 ECW was recorded at 144,036 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has LC53 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 ECW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC53 ECW 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 ECW find?
LC53 ECW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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