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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LS53 FSFMOT history

LS53 FSF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

LS53 FSF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
115,829 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FSF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FSF was last recorded at 115,829 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 6,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,067 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,762 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,829 miles
  • 2021 – 109,067 miles
  • 2020 – 105,113 miles
  • 2019 – 100,198 miles
  • 2018 – 98,010 miles
  • 2017 – 95,324 miles
  • 2016 – 92,093 miles
  • 2015 – 89,017 miles
  • 2014 – 79,607 miles
  • 2013 – 71,339 miles
  • 2012 – 62,361 miles
  • 2011 – 53,156 miles
  • 2010 – 45,123 miles
  • 2009 – 41,956 miles
  • 2008 – 38,499 miles
  • 2007 – 36,983 miles
  • 2006 – 34,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,829 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    698305591217
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,829 miles (+6,762)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    885378730188
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,067 miles (+3,954)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,067 miles
    Test number
    814617738571
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and wearing on edges

  4. Pass105,113 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    502034237363
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  5. Fail105,112 miles (+4,914)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    285428844108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  6. Pass100,198 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    886139716265
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  7. Fail100,198 miles (+2,188)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    756853071042
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  8. Pass98,010 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    637990291020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

  9. Fail98,010 miles (+2,686)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    937190967144
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

  10. Pass95,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,324 miles
    Test number
    486972833679
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear secondary side light not working

  11. Fail95,324 miles (+3,231)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,324 miles
    Test number
    293185982566
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear secondary side light not working

  12. Pass92,093 miles (+3,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    611623470916
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass89,017 miles (+32)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    965422455181
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriorated

  14. Fail88,985 miles (+9,378)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    617806745136
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriorated

  15. Pass79,607 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    855220264196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,585 miles (+8,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    489356324101
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,339 miles (+52)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    167246793003
    • NoteBack box outer skin deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  18. Fail71,287 miles (+8,926)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,287 miles
    Test number
    758326683062
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBack box outer skin deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  19. Pass62,361 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    497074002180
    • 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)

  20. Fail62,196 miles (+9,040)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    375755392077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

  21. Pass53,156 miles (+8,033)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    166715601108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass45,123 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    173049290074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,956 miles (+3,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    942477199077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass38,499 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,499 miles
    Test number
    784773718110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,983 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    244510317342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,719 miles
    Test number
    350474816389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FSF

Does LS53 FSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 FSF expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FSF?
The MOT on LS53 FSF expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 FSF done?
LS53 FSF was recorded at 115,829 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has LS53 FSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FSF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 FSF 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 FSF find?
LS53 FSF passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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