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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LS53 HOAMOT history

LS53 HOA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 104,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LS53 HOA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,480 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HOA was last recorded at 104,480 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 5,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2007: 11,450 miles, lower than 16,063 miles on 11 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,447 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,033 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,480 miles
  • 2025 – 99,447 miles
  • 2024 – 91,032 miles
  • 2023 – 83,593 miles
  • 2022 – 77,540 miles
  • 2021 – 71,992 miles
  • 2020 – 67,624 miles
  • 2019 – 63,867 miles
  • 2018 – 60,374 miles
  • 2017 – 57,378 miles
  • 2016 – 53,445 miles
  • 2015 – 47,960 miles
  • 2013 – 42,186 miles
  • 2012 – 36,435 miles
  • 2011 – 32,187 miles
  • 2010 – 27,083 miles
  • 2009 – 22,822 miles
  • 2008 – 16,938 miles
  • 2007 – 11,450 miles
  • 2006 – 16,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,480 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,480 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,480 miles
    Test number
    875089310155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,447 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,447 miles
    Test number
    355876075541
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail99,440 miles (+8,408)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,440 miles
    Test number
    737392828588
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

  4. Pass91,032 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    611283229042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,593 miles (+6,053)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    837180785490
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass77,540 miles (+5,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    745037887883
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,992 miles (+4,368)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    867248508222
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass67,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    421451652170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,624 miles (+3,757)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    477325768337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,867 miles (+3,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    889237824135
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,374 miles
    Test number
    237684260637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,374 miles (+2,996)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,374 miles
    Test number
    973291328765
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  13. Pass57,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,378 miles
    Test number
    817892476550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,378 miles (+3,933)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,378 miles
    Test number
    254624709010
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass53,445 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    519384166742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,391 miles (+5,431)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    232974004454
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder fault (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc marked white (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush marked in white (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder fault (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass47,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,960 miles
    Test number
    228594235057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,960 miles (+5,774)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,960 miles
    Test number
    765724135015
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass42,186 miles (+5,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    986126843375
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    428033542362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,435 miles (+4,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    658103842306
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail32,187 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    296330151301
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOff side front outer wall cut

  23. Pass32,187 miles (+5,104)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    749310551335
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOff side front outer wall cut

  24. Pass27,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,083 miles
    Test number
    264514740326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail27,083 miles (+4,220)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,083 miles
    Test number
    603454140373
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass22,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    281155000077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail22,863 miles (+41)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    282245000072
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Fail22,822 miles (+5,884)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,822 miles
    Test number
    451997259326
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine missfiring

  29. Pass16,938 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,938 miles
    Test number
    671864548353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass11,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,450 miles
    Test number
    470926147385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail11,450 miles (-4,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,450 miles
    Test number
    330626847397
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  32. Pass16,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,063 miles
    Test number
    403325246335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HOA

Does LS53 HOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HOA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HOA?
The MOT on LS53 HOA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HOA done?
LS53 HOA was recorded at 104,480 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has LS53 HOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HOA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 HOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 HOA find?
LS53 HOA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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