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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 EOBMOT history

LS53 EOB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 43,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LS53 EOB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,701 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EOB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EOB was last recorded at 43,701 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,598 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
1,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,701 miles
  • 2025 – 43,598 miles
  • 2024 – 43,499 miles
  • 2023 – 43,376 miles
  • 2022 – 43,181 miles
  • 2021 – 42,985 miles
  • 2020 – 42,669 miles
  • 2019 – 42,224 miles
  • 2018 – 41,733 miles
  • 2017 – 41,312 miles
  • 2016 – 40,701 miles
  • 2015 – 40,062 miles
  • 2014 – 39,403 miles
  • 2013 – 36,936 miles
  • 2012 – 33,970 miles
  • 2011 – 31,994 miles
  • 2010 – 29,204 miles
  • 2009 – 26,743 miles
  • 2008 – 25,413 miles
  • 2007 – 23,704 miles
  • 2006 – 22,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,701 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Gearbox leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Registration plate cracked but no like to misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,701 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    653998993458
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass43,598 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    508657854433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,499 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,499 miles
    Test number
    927935259830
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass43,376 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    497589597993
    • AdvisoryOil Leak!!

  5. Pass43,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    938082649346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,181 miles (+196)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    873238692394
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass42,985 miles (+316)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    398340136283
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,669 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    850705316698
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Fail42,668 miles (+444)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,668 miles
    Test number
    756023829185
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass42,224 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,224 miles
    Test number
    225454503428
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Fail42,224 miles (+491)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,224 miles
    Test number
    132475290010
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass41,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    276289151335
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked but no like to misread
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) "Slight Play"

  13. Fail41,733 miles (+421)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    840047058729
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked but no like to misread
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) "Slight Play"

  14. Pass41,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,312 miles
    Test number
    795642931376
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked but no like to misread

  15. Fail41,312 miles (+611)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,312 miles
    Test number
    428250368057
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked but no like to misread

  16. Pass40,701 miles (+639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    384163511356
    • AdvisoryAll tyre perish on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has light cuts to the sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre have slight bulge
    • AdvisoryWiper blade worn

  17. Pass40,062 miles (+659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    962627997818
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass39,403 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    649318364228
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail39,390 miles (+2,454)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,390 miles
    Test number
    466171064252
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass36,936 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    296928383222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,508 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    357148463177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,320 miles (+2,350)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    236320353445
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass33,970 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    758610572199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,994 miles
    Test number
    357833171178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,994 miles (+2,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,994 miles
    Test number
    919538261152
    • 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)

  26. Pass29,204 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,204 miles
    Test number
    824505850188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,743 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    914334279163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,413 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,413 miles
    Test number
    670154038103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,398 miles (+1,694)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,398 miles
    Test number
    262543828431
    • 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)

  30. Pass23,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    292928217473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,704 miles (+1,040)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    692078217127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass22,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,664 miles
    Test number
    104547236169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EOB

Does LS53 EOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EOB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EOB?
The MOT on LS53 EOB is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EOB done?
LS53 EOB was recorded at 43,701 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,035 miles a year.
Has LS53 EOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EOB has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 EOB 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 EOB find?
LS53 EOB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust corroded; oil leak.

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