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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 EHVMOT history

LS53 EHV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LS53 EHV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,944 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EHV was last recorded at 142,944 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,749 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
6,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,944 miles
  • 2025 – 142,749 miles
  • 2023 – 125,350 miles
  • 2022 – 107,963 miles
  • 2021 – 92,943 miles
  • 2020 – 89,136 miles
  • 2019 – 84,101 miles
  • 2018 – 59,934 miles
  • 2017 – 52,158 miles
  • 2016 – 45,390 miles
  • 2015 – 39,560 miles
  • 2014 – 33,986 miles
  • 2013 – 30,039 miles
  • 2012 – 26,719 miles
  • 2011 – 23,341 miles
  • 2010 – 20,519 miles
  • 2009 – 17,761 miles
  • 2008 – 14,715 miles
  • 2007 – 12,049 miles
  • 2006 – 9,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,944 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEML WARNING ILLUMINATEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVELRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear AXLE BEAM CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,944 miles (+195)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,944 miles
    Test number
    449084628175
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML WARNING ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE BEAM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

  2. Fail142,749 miles (+8,878)1 dangerous14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,749 miles
    Test number
    480024576707
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML WARNING ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE BEAM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

  3. Pass133,871 miles (+1)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,871 miles
    Test number
    304762373809
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail133,870 miles (+8,520)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,870 miles
    Test number
    894051884535
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,350 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,350 miles
    Test number
    255427597710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,348 miles (+17,385)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    308019889965
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass107,963 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,963 miles
    Test number
    597473237584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded/deteriorated

  8. Fail107,963 miles (+15,020)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,963 miles
    Test number
    831727461041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded/deteriorated

  9. Pass92,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    337888526349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail92,943 miles (+3,807)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    813143870953
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,136 miles (+5,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,136 miles
    Test number
    351365369935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass84,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    583488643171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail84,101 miles (+24,167)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    380221264161
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass59,934 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    943414560440
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail59,921 miles (+7,763)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    604582163724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass52,158 miles (+6,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    159189509245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass45,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    499165637284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,390 miles (+5,830)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    366126085654
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass39,560 miles (+5,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,560 miles
    Test number
    192740787182
    • AdvisoryNsr number plate light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear indicator bulbs turning white

  20. Pass33,986 miles (+3,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    896488384231
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass30,039 miles (+3,320)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,039 miles
    Test number
    107101493204
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass26,719 miles (+3,378)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,719 miles
    Test number
    546311312389
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  23. Pass23,341 miles (+2,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,341 miles
    Test number
    879063891247
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass20,519 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,519 miles
    Test number
    791916200304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,761 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,761 miles
    Test number
    171537309356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,715 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,715 miles
    Test number
    252651808304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,049 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,049 miles
    Test number
    514665297209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,471 miles
    Test number
    212003996231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EHV

Does LS53 EHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EHV is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EHV?
The MOT on LS53 EHV is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EHV done?
LS53 EHV was recorded at 142,944 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,948 miles a year.
Has LS53 EHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EHV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 EHV 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 EHV find?
LS53 EHV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; eml warning illuminated; handbrake lever has little reserve travel, and 2 more.

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