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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 ENYMOT history

LS53 ENY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS53 ENY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,124 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ENY
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
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ENY was last recorded at 168,124 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 4,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,563 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,561 miles
Average per year
7,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,124 miles
  • 2024 – 163,563 miles
  • 2023 – 154,305 miles
  • 2022 – 134,136 miles
  • 2021 – 115,964 miles
  • 2020 – 100,122 miles
  • 2019 – 94,787 miles
  • 2018 – 90,466 miles
  • 2017 – 86,590 miles
  • 2015 – 73,677 miles
  • 2014 – 71,227 miles
  • 2013 – 67,234 miles
  • 2012 – 62,707 miles
  • 2011 – 57,680 miles
  • 2010 – 54,040 miles
  • 2009 – 50,258 miles
  • 2008 – 48,277 miles
  • 2007 – 39,197 miles
  • 2006 – 29,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,124 miles
    Test number
    223120711524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,124 miles (+4,561)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,124 miles
    Test number
    861111282770
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,563 miles (+9,258)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,563 miles
    Test number
    599681983727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,305 miles (+20,169)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,305 miles
    Test number
    755339133852
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,136 miles (+18,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,136 miles
    Test number
    358404407050
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,964 miles (+15,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    283726601850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    328839332966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,122 miles (+5,335)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    134833800244
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing ALL (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,787 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    285466246535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail94,787 miles (+4,321)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    218695749168
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    363937122576
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,466 miles (+3,876)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    271729922034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,590 miles (+831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    580153270294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass85,759 miles (+12,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    428987646039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass73,677 miles (+2,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,677 miles
    Test number
    996509503853
    • AdvisoryOil leak. slight deteriation on rear exhaust.under trays fitted.

  16. Pass71,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    406335004304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,227 miles (+3,993)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    816325204306
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass67,234 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,234 miles
    Test number
    478353413437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,707 miles (+5,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    945258002339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass57,680 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    917596001374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,040 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    423470100456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,258 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    192651089285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,277 miles (+9,080)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    194958178220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,197 miles (+9,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    854937977267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    353667296469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,401 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,401 miles
    Test number
    111206296202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS53 ENY

Does LS53 ENY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 ENY is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ENY?
The MOT on LS53 ENY is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 ENY done?
LS53 ENY was recorded at 168,124 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,256 miles a year.
Has LS53 ENY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ENY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 ENY 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 ENY find?
LS53 ENY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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