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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LM53 KPNMOT history

LM53 KPN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

LM53 KPN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
97,886 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 KPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 KPN was last recorded at 97,886 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 6,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2009: 25,105 miles, lower than 25,109 miles on 3 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,597 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,289 miles
Average per year
4,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,886 miles
  • 2022 – 91,597 miles
  • 2021 – 89,697 miles
  • 2020 – 88,504 miles
  • 2019 – 86,561 miles
  • 2018 – 83,083 miles
  • 2017 – 79,099 miles
  • 2016 – 73,157 miles
  • 2015 – 66,207 miles
  • 2014 – 60,935 miles
  • 2013 – 46,362 miles
  • 2012 – 38,164 miles
  • 2011 – 31,447 miles
  • 2010 – 27,699 miles
  • 2009 – 25,105 miles
  • 2008 – 21,809 miles
  • 2007 – 18,527 miles
  • 2006 – 16,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,886 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS DOING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,886 miles (+6,289)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,886 miles
    Test number
    490309803794
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS DOING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,597 miles (+1,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    974205479520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,697 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    407391389387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,504 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    966458980562
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,504 miles (+1,943)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    373046096178
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    161276840397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail86,561 miles (+3,478)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    721786837014
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,083 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    242820328339
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail83,083 miles (+3,984)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    136957852499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass79,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    155513601746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail79,099 miles (+5,942)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    304888382004
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass73,157 miles (+6,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    171804945346
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

  13. Pass66,207 miles (+5,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    458416638072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass60,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    697790284224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,935 miles (+14,573)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    338999874202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,362 miles
    Test number
    347732563200
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail46,362 miles (+8,198)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,362 miles
    Test number
    319542663490
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass38,164 miles (+55)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    329636072433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail38,109 miles (+6,662)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,109 miles
    Test number
    705823172229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass31,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,447 miles
    Test number
    707660051280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,447 miles (+3,748)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,447 miles
    Test number
    198819541244
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass27,699 miles (+2,594)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    130519340200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  23. Pass25,105 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,105 miles
    Test number
    383370859275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,109 miles (+3,300)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,109 miles
    Test number
    174636349276
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking to outer side walls

  25. Pass21,809 miles (+3,282)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,809 miles
    Test number
    321222858216
    • NoteCracking on n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/f tyre

  26. Pass18,527 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,527 miles
    Test number
    470208697159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,547 miles
    Test number
    473423066391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 KPN

Does LM53 KPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 KPN expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 KPN?
The MOT on LM53 KPN expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 KPN done?
LM53 KPN was recorded at 97,886 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
Has LM53 KPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 KPN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LM53 KPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM53 KPN find?
LM53 KPN passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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