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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LS53 ECVMOT history

LS53 ECV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

LS53 ECV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
144,270 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ECV
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
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ECV was last recorded at 144,270 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 7,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,591 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,679 miles
Average per year
6,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,270 miles
  • 2024 – 136,591 miles
  • 2023 – 136,294 miles
  • 2022 – 135,565 miles
  • 2021 – 128,918 miles
  • 2020 – 121,398 miles
  • 2019 – 114,338 miles
  • 2018 – 96,659 miles
  • 2017 – 81,642 miles
  • 2016 – 74,880 miles
  • 2015 – 68,384 miles
  • 2014 – 60,753 miles
  • 2013 – 52,926 miles
  • 2012 – 45,338 miles
  • 2011 – 37,466 miles
  • 2010 – 34,033 miles
  • 2009 – 30,363 miles
  • 2008 – 27,149 miles
  • 2007 – 24,145 miles
  • 2006 – 20,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,270 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,270 miles (+7,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,270 miles
    Test number
    210429111539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,591 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,591 miles
    Test number
    152174984603
    • AdvisoryNear side cv boot slight split

  3. Pass136,294 miles (+729)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,294 miles
    Test number
    646716227478
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damaged NO leaks.
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged. Not insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support damaged, Not insecure.

  4. Pass135,565 miles (+6,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,565 miles
    Test number
    239384537297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass128,918 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,918 miles
    Test number
    707717412497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,906 miles (+7,508)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    725028939274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,398 miles
    Test number
    904516665958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,397 miles (+7,059)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    320686101603
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,338 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,338 miles
    Test number
    991026942334
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Fail114,322 miles (+17,663)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,322 miles
    Test number
    702089927813
    • 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Pass96,659 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    107391758821
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail96,658 miles (+15,016)3 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,658 miles
    Test number
    666132101747
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,642 miles
    Test number
    630348988878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,642 miles (+6,762)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,642 miles
    Test number
    334831171113
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass74,880 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    670587514128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,384 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    554769438999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,362 miles (+7,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    340278492816
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass60,753 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    308937694289
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine cut out several times during test

  19. Fail60,753 miles (+7,827)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    445497294222
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine cut out several times during test
    • NoteWipers slow to clear

  20. Pass52,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    198310893277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,926 miles (+7,588)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    897460593250
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass45,338 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,338 miles
    Test number
    466586102488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail45,337 miles (+7,871)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,337 miles
    Test number
    436706902362
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,466 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    185058991233
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Fail37,466 miles (+3,433)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    316085591251
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  26. Pass34,033 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,033 miles
    Test number
    692426890237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,363 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    832543389247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,149 miles (+3,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    923173718359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,145 miles (+51)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,145 miles
    Test number
    831374917335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S Mirror (Poor Condition)

  30. Fail24,094 miles (+3,237)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    322353007364
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass20,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    112008606309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 ECV

Does LS53 ECV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ECV expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ECV?
The MOT on LS53 ECV expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ECV done?
LS53 ECV was recorded at 144,270 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 6,602 miles a year.
Has LS53 ECV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ECV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 ECV 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 ECV find?
LS53 ECV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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