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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 EHWMOT history

LS53 EHW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 43,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LS53 EHW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,646 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EHW
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
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EHW was last recorded at 43,646 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,492 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,154 miles
Average per year
1,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,646 miles
  • 2024 – 39,492 miles
  • 2023 – 38,489 miles
  • 2016 – 38,324 miles
  • 2015 – 37,972 miles
  • 2014 – 37,445 miles
  • 2013 – 36,420 miles
  • 2012 – 34,218 miles
  • 2011 – 30,648 miles
  • 2010 – 27,057 miles
  • 2009 – 23,754 miles
  • 2008 – 19,571 miles
  • 2007 – 15,594 miles
  • 2006 – 10,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,646 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,646 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,646 miles
    Test number
    813131713011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,492 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    786767727821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,489 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    967932512970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,324 miles (+352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,324 miles
    Test number
    424471636753
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  5. Pass37,972 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    943313697416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,445 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    189407484205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,420 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    667709583243
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on and wires hanging by nsf brake
  8. Fail36,414 miles (+2,196)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    695298083220
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on and wires hanging by nsf brake
  9. Pass34,218 miles (+3,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    636194112308
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass30,648 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    319549991220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,057 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,057 miles
    Test number
    951060400377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,754 miles (+4,183)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,754 miles
    Test number
    424700009381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise:slight oil leak gearbox area
    • NoteAdvise:slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre
  13. Pass19,571 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,571 miles
    Test number
    622603308321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,594 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,594 miles
    Test number
    452559597278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,960 miles
    Test number
    921487796221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EHW

Does LS53 EHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EHW is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EHW?
The MOT on LS53 EHW is valid until 26 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 EHW done?
LS53 EHW was recorded at 43,646 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,712 miles a year.
Has LS53 EHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EHW has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on LS53 EHW 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 EHW find?
LS53 EHW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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