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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 EJAMOT history

LS53 EJA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

LS53 EJA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
57,233 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EJA
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
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EJA was last recorded at 57,233 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 3,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,909 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,324 miles
Average per year
2,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,233 miles
  • 2022 – 53,909 miles
  • 2021 – 53,222 miles
  • 2020 – 53,096 miles
  • 2019 – 51,619 miles
  • 2018 – 49,500 miles
  • 2017 – 46,932 miles
  • 2016 – 42,806 miles
  • 2015 – 37,010 miles
  • 2014 – 32,513 miles
  • 2013 – 29,155 miles
  • 2012 – 26,711 miles
  • 2011 – 22,951 miles
  • 2010 – 20,267 miles
  • 2009 – 16,642 miles
  • 2008 – 13,563 miles
  • 2007 – 10,636 miles
  • 2006 – 7,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,233 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,233 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    776811508016
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail57,233 miles (+3,324)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    743063242175
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,909 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,909 miles
    Test number
    437849784455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,909 miles (+687)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,909 miles
    Test number
    536541051794
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,222 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,222 miles
    Test number
    248978166962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,096 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    575018886976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,619 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,619 miles
    Test number
    407280231742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,500 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    720344773685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,932 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,932 miles
    Test number
    781848864426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,806 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,806 miles
    Test number
    331397902759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,010 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    356694585106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,513 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,513 miles
    Test number
    328026144408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,155 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,155 miles
    Test number
    558171733176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,150 miles (+2,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,150 miles
    Test number
    217080033408
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass26,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    707063792160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,711 miles (+3,760)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    657943992169
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,951 miles
    Test number
    789685691139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,951 miles (+2,684)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,951 miles
    Test number
    235664291156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass20,267 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    591310670288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,642 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,642 miles
    Test number
    301805579406
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass16,642 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,642 miles
    Test number
    813735679298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,563 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,563 miles
    Test number
    424833788256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass13,563 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,563 miles
    Test number
    904763788231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,636 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,636 miles
    Test number
    760632887298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail7,303 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,303 miles
    Test number
    160234586298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass7,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,303 miles
    Test number
    482194986225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EJA

Does LS53 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EJA expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EJA?
The MOT on LS53 EJA expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EJA done?
LS53 EJA was recorded at 57,233 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 2,954 miles a year.
Has LS53 EJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EJA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 EJA 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 EJA find?
LS53 EJA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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