Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LS53 EHRMOT history
LS53 EHR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 65,253 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 EHR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 EHR was last recorded at 65,253 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,162 miles · 6 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 91 miles
- Average per year
- 2,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 65,253 miles
- 2023 – 64,755 miles
- 2022 – 64,441 miles
- 2021 – 64,314 miles
- 2020 – 63,485 miles
- 2019 – 62,446 miles
- 2018 – 61,527 miles
- 2017 – 60,074 miles
- 2016 – 59,324 miles
- 2015 – 56,742 miles
- 2014 – 54,199 miles
- 2013 – 51,506 miles
- 2012 – 48,714 miles
- 2011 – 47,174 miles
- 2010 – 46,003 miles
- 2009 – 43,025 miles
- 2008 – 38,560 miles
- 2007 – 28,598 miles
- 2006 – 19,309 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,253 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot is deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wheel arch is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim is corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside swing axle is corroded at spring seats and lower shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Underside of vehicle very rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake hose slightly deteriorated off side front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,253 miles (+91)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 65,253 miles
- Test number
- 421161545159
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot is deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wheel arch is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim is corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside swing axle is corroded at spring seats and lower shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail65,162 miles (+407)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,162 miles
- Test number
- 206910616823
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVery rusty on underside
Pass64,755 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 64,755 miles
- Test number
- 521052856482
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very rusty
Fail64,755 miles (+314)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,755 miles
- Test number
- 130549840538
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very rusty
Pass64,441 miles (+127)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 64,441 miles
- Test number
- 724398766853
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre damage to out side wall also cracking on inside wall
- AdvisoryOff side front tyre cracking in tread
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
Pass64,314 miles (+829)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 64,314 miles
- Test number
- 653103343220
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre side walls starting to perish
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
Pass63,485 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 63,485 miles
- Test number
- 551046252282
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated off side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNear side front and near side rear tyres side walls starting to crack
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
Fail63,485 miles (+1,039)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,485 miles
- Test number
- 405571468529
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated near side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated off side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNear side front and near side rear tyres side walls starting to crack
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
Pass62,446 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,446 miles
- Test number
- 148943810875
- AdvisoryAll suspension going rusty
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish and crack
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe has a slight split but still providing enough water to windscreen
Fail62,446 miles (+919)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,446 miles
- Test number
- 699875477851
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll suspension going rusty
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish and crack
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe has a slight split but still providing enough water to windscreen
Pass61,527 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 61,527 miles
- Test number
- 130734530129
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear tyres out side walls starting to perrish
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle now going very rusty
Fail61,527 miles (+1,453)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,527 miles
- Test number
- 416772333763
- MajorCoil spring fractured or broken near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear tyres out side walls starting to perrish
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle now going very rusty
Pass60,074 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 60,074 miles
- Test number
- 633623524664
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side outter (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake hose ends starting to go rusty
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting todeteriorate
- AdvisoryRear tyres side walls starting to crack
Fail60,074 miles (+750)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,074 miles
- Test number
- 721083600517
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported center (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side outter (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake hose ends starting to go rusty
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting todeteriorate
- AdvisoryRear tyres side walls starting to crack
Pass59,324 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 59,324 miles
- Test number
- 918997252802
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail59,324 miles (+2,582)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,324 miles
- Test number
- 141073523141
- Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 Bulb (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,742 miles (+2,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,742 miles
- Test number
- 635804345574
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,199 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,199 miles
- Test number
- 317275154434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,188 miles (+2,682)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,188 miles
- Test number
- 466693054236
- FailureOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine cooling fan not working
Pass51,506 miles (+2,792)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 51,506 miles
- Test number
- 159988743217
- NoteEngine cooling fan not working
Pass48,714 miles (+1,540)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,714 miles
- Test number
- 917236592103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,174 miles (+1,171)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,174 miles
- Test number
- 997755391102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,003 miles (+2,978)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 46,003 miles
- Test number
- 281501080465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,025 miles (+4,465)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 43,025 miles
- Test number
- 990140329322
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass38,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,560 miles
- Test number
- 323122128349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,560 miles (+9,962)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,560 miles
- Test number
- 632012928380
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,598 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,598 miles
- Test number
- 231760207387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail28,598 miles (+9,289)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,598 miles
- Test number
- 343010907342
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,309 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 19,309 miles
- Test number
- 901212426375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS53 EHR
- Does LS53 EHR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EHR is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 EHR?
- The MOT on LS53 EHR is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 EHR done?
- LS53 EHR was recorded at 65,253 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,417 miles a year.
- Has LS53 EHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 EHR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 EHR 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 EHR find?
- LS53 EHR passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot is deteriorated; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to brake calliper; offside front outer wheel arch is corroded, and 2 more.
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