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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LS53 HPJMOT history

LS53 HPJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

LS53 HPJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
123,657 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HPJ
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
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HPJ was last recorded at 123,657 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,656 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,001 miles
Average per year
5,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,657 miles
  • 2021 – 122,656 miles
  • 2020 – 121,687 miles
  • 2019 – 120,768 miles
  • 2018 – 119,611 miles
  • 2017 – 114,583 miles
  • 2016 – 112,435 miles
  • 2014 – 108,329 miles
  • 2013 – 102,410 miles
  • 2012 – 95,005 miles
  • 2011 – 87,874 miles
  • 2010 – 79,834 miles
  • 2009 – 70,800 miles
  • 2008 – 59,424 miles
  • 2007 – 45,569 miles
  • 2006 – 31,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,657 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,657 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,657 miles
    Test number
    445958524631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,656 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    512772946366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail122,606 miles (+919)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    851638821600
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass121,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,687 miles
    Test number
    916307232300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,687 miles (+919)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,687 miles
    Test number
    967810619306
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,768 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    777879470080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail120,711 miles (+1,100)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,711 miles
    Test number
    379125941795
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass119,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    144369960970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail119,611 miles (+5,028)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    453363612423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,583 miles (+2,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    954413932871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass112,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    469359090124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,435 miles (+4,106)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    103850311770
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  13. Pass108,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,329 miles
    Test number
    458009924401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,329 miles (+5,919)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,329 miles
    Test number
    766529024362
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass102,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    445876823401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,410 miles (+7,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    536016823347
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass95,005 miles (+7,131)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,005 miles
    Test number
    496255312425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass87,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    215962421385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,874 miles (+8,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    195621821399
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass79,834 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    842715000379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,806 miles (+9,006)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,806 miles
    Test number
    671932300371
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass70,800 miles (+11,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    842834429332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    474695528378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,424 miles (+13,855)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    924595728375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass45,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    354255027340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,569 miles (+13,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    124065127356
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass31,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    920673416303
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS53 HPJ

Does LS53 HPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HPJ expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HPJ?
The MOT on LS53 HPJ expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HPJ done?
LS53 HPJ was recorded at 123,657 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 5,761 miles a year.
Has LS53 HPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HPJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 HPJ 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 HPJ find?
LS53 HPJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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