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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 EAAMOT history

LS53 EAA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

LS53 EAA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
138,097 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EAA
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
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EAA was last recorded at 138,097 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 23,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,310 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
23,787 miles
Average per year
7,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,097 miles
  • 2021 – 114,310 miles
  • 2019 – 96,456 miles
  • 2018 – 90,022 miles
  • 2017 – 86,358 miles
  • 2016 – 84,867 miles
  • 2015 – 82,900 miles
  • 2014 – 78,984 miles
  • 2013 – 76,373 miles
  • 2012 – 71,581 miles
  • 2011 – 63,632 miles
  • 2010 – 55,125 miles
  • 2009 – 46,882 miles
  • 2008 – 37,763 miles
  • 2007 – 29,406 miles
  • 2006 – 20,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,097 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear wheel slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,097 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,097 miles
    Test number
    716826403739
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail138,097 miles (+23,787)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,097 miles
    Test number
    501468537380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,310 miles (+17,854)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    489300281678
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,456 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    746709194447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly noisy

  5. Fail96,356 miles (+6,334)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    908160956567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. check bulb fitting first (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly noisy

  6. Pass90,022 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,022 miles
    Test number
    311441378152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail89,977 miles (+3,619)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,977 miles
    Test number
    479049603820
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    872253942141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail86,358 miles (+1,491)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    900893050914
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,867 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    115235862896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    880544135200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,900 miles (+3,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    151324063999
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass78,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    107782474251
    • 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)

  14. Fail78,984 miles (+2,611)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    269989364275
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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)

  15. Pass76,373 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    599684083286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail76,370 miles (+4,789)2 failures4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,370 miles
    Test number
    236483283241
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass71,581 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    427862182259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,632 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    225076381273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    620041290293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,125 miles (+8,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    674001090296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass46,882 miles (+9,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    343416789458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass37,763 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,763 miles
    Test number
    651739488209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,406 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    350746087282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,810 miles
    Test number
    934156266293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EAA

Does LS53 EAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EAA expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EAA?
The MOT on LS53 EAA expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EAA done?
LS53 EAA was recorded at 138,097 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 7,666 miles a year.
Has LS53 EAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EAA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 EAA 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 LS53 EAA find?
LS53 EAA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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