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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 ENMMOT history

LS53 ENM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

LS53 ENM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2024
Mileage
86,725 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ENM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 ENM was last recorded at 86,725 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 2,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,344 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,381 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,725 miles
  • 2023 – 84,344 miles
  • 2022 – 80,655 miles
  • 2021 – 69,600 miles
  • 2020 – 61,251 miles
  • 2019 – 54,369 miles
  • 2018 – 46,247 miles
  • 2017 – 38,482 miles
  • 2016 – 29,257 miles
  • 2015 – 25,270 miles
  • 2012 – 24,899 miles
  • 2010 – 24,504 miles
  • 2009 – 23,226 miles
  • 2007 – 20,597 miles
  • 2006 – 19,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,725 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak RADIATOR
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive WASHER FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,725 miles5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    246468083324
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak RADIATOR
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive WASHER FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail86,723 miles (+2,379)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    349660275831
    • DangerousFront Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Anti Freeze (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust: silencer Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,344 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    385378570615
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail84,338 miles (+3,683)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    116071786975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,655 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    408063895342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail80,599 miles (+10,999)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    853572738468
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (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 strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,600 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    619686036830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,251 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    577500988324
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail61,251 miles (+6,882)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    151050866015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    409567400698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail54,369 miles (+8,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    920771084840
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass46,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,247 miles
    Test number
    671015298636
    • 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)

  13. Fail46,247 miles (+7,765)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,247 miles
    Test number
    191025515883
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass38,482 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,482 miles
    Test number
    446945680145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail38,482 miles (+9,225)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,482 miles
    Test number
    947516528708
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass29,257 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,257 miles
    Test number
    516085524536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,270 miles (+371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,270 miles
    Test number
    395054705190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside mirror glass slightly cracked

  18. Pass24,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,899 miles
    Test number
    107800222073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail24,899 miles (+395)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,899 miles
    Test number
    516030622061
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass24,504 miles (+1,278)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,504 miles
    Test number
    513312780246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  21. Pass23,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    452994509346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,226 miles (+2,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    762794109306
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass20,597 miles (+1,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    442734807463
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Pass19,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,046 miles
    Test number
    834036876214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ENM

Does LS53 ENM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ENM expired on 15 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ENM?
The MOT on LS53 ENM expired on 15 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ENM done?
LS53 ENM was recorded at 86,725 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has LS53 ENM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ENM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 ENM 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 ENM find?
LS53 ENM failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 9 more.

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