Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LS53 EHUMOT history
LS53 EHU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,726 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 56,726 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 EHU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 EHU was last recorded at 56,726 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 2,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 53,875 miles · 6 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,851 miles
- Average per year
- 2,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 56,726 miles
- 2024 – 53,875 miles
- 2023 – 51,559 miles
- 2022 – 50,612 miles
- 2021 – 50,137 miles
- 2020 – 49,398 miles
- 2019 – 48,665 miles
- 2018 – 47,441 miles
- 2017 – 46,150 miles
- 2016 – 44,386 miles
- 2015 – 42,623 miles
- 2014 – 39,954 miles
- 2013 – 36,899 miles
- 2012 – 33,770 miles
- 2011 – 30,733 miles
- 2010 – 27,428 miles
- 2009 – 24,043 miles
- 2008 – 19,186 miles
- 2007 – 14,223 miles
- 2006 – 9,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perrishing
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 Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,726 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 56,726 miles
- Test number
- 183703280325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perrishing
Fail56,726 miles (+2,851)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,726 miles
- Test number
- 298120136325
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perrishing
Pass53,875 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 53,875 miles
- Test number
- 358940799053
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
Fail53,875 miles (+2,316)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,875 miles
- Test number
- 508020482120
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
Pass51,559 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 51,559 miles
- Test number
- 772810629196
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryThree leds not working in centre stoplight
Fail51,559 miles (+947)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,559 miles
- Test number
- 187485410916
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryThree leds not working in centre stoplight
Pass50,612 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 50,612 miles
- Test number
- 484084891109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,137 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 50,137 miles
- Test number
- 289598953044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 49,398 miles
- Test number
- 218341234042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,398 miles (+733)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,398 miles
- Test number
- 115753300104
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass48,665 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,665 miles
- Test number
- 833440618801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,441 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,441 miles
- Test number
- 357826688025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass46,150 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,150 miles
- Test number
- 473622603153
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished on sidewall
Fail46,150 miles (+1,764)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,150 miles
- Test number
- 703326579295
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished on sidewall
Pass44,386 miles (+1,763)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 44,386 miles
- Test number
- 419575867174
- AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes soft
- AdvisoryFront tyres bald on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished in the tread
Pass42,623 miles (+2,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 42,623 miles
- Test number
- 639484925275
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Fail39,954 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,954 miles
- Test number
- 619676224214
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,954 miles (+3,055)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 39,954 miles
- Test number
- 689666624223
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,899 miles (+3,129)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 36,899 miles
- Test number
- 958506223220
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass33,770 miles (+3,037)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 33,770 miles
- Test number
- 108647322225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,733 miles (+3,305)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 30,733 miles
- Test number
- 295567621241
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,428 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,428 miles
- Test number
- 381930030285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,425 miles (+3,382)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,425 miles
- Test number
- 912189720294
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,043 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,043 miles
- Test number
- 402670469273
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail24,043 miles (+4,857)6 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,043 miles
- Test number
- 712770869269
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,186 miles
- Test number
- 213051568214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,186 miles (+4,963)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,186 miles
- Test number
- 320231368215
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass14,223 miles (+4,232)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 14,223 miles
- Test number
- 144767367210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 9,991 miles
- Test number
- 313842176483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 EHU
- Does LS53 EHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 EHU expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 EHU?
- The MOT on LS53 EHU expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 EHU done?
- LS53 EHU was recorded at 56,726 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,469 miles a year.
- Has LS53 EHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 EHU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 EHU 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 EHU find?
- LS53 EHU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; fuel cap seal perrishing.
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