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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM53 ZXVMOT history

LM53 ZXV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LM53 ZXV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,887 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZXV was last recorded at 82,887 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,217 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,670 miles
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,887 miles
  • 2025 – 81,217 miles
  • 2024 – 80,050 miles
  • 2023 – 75,911 miles
  • 2022 – 75,531 miles
  • 2021 – 74,520 miles
  • 2020 – 73,325 miles
  • 2019 – 70,527 miles
  • 2018 – 67,592 miles
  • 2017 – 64,209 miles
  • 2016 – 60,602 miles
  • 2015 – 57,016 miles
  • 2014 – 52,998 miles
  • 2013 – 48,491 miles
  • 2012 – 43,265 miles
  • 2011 – 38,314 miles
  • 2010 – 32,860 miles
  • 2009 – 27,642 miles
  • 2008 – 22,160 miles
  • 2007 – 16,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,887 miles
  • AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear suspension

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear silencer is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,887 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    957167817874
    • AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear suspension

  2. Pass81,217 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    306140757399
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer is corroded

  3. Fail81,211 miles (+1,161)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,211 miles
    Test number
    959138818280
    • DangerousOffside reverse light is not working
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer is corroded

  4. Pass80,050 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,050 miles
    Test number
    525737401813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,911 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    590221441396
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass75,531 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    955967667390
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass74,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    631082510822
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail74,505 miles (+1,180)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    815449857364
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass73,325 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,325 miles
    Test number
    101203501157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,245 miles (+2,718)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    869561496471
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,527 miles (+2,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    631848861159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,592 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    241886932988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,209 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    623587170740
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass60,602 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    858368314309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,016 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    338639765071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,998 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,998 miles
    Test number
    588344264097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail52,966 miles (+4,475)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    578302264003
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,491 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    138327753076
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall cracking.

  19. Fail48,491 miles (+5,226)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    848587653086
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall cracking.

  20. Pass43,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,265 miles
    Test number
    196153452042
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail43,265 miles (+4,951)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,265 miles
    Test number
    497403352098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass38,314 miles (+5,454)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    446605051096
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall cracking.
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded.

  23. Pass32,860 miles (+5,218)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,860 miles
    Test number
    701433550084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall cracking

  24. Pass27,642 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,642 miles
    Test number
    183660749020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,160 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,160 miles
    Test number
    394016938027
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass22,160 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,160 miles
    Test number
    744856538091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,395 miles
    Test number
    684083637005
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Questions about LM53 ZXV

Does LM53 ZXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 ZXV is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZXV?
The MOT on LM53 ZXV is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 ZXV done?
LM53 ZXV was recorded at 82,887 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZXV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZXV 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 LM53 ZXV find?
LM53 ZXV passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: surface rust on front and rear suspension.

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