Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LS53 HPVMOT history
LS53 HPV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 38,313 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 HPV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 HPV was last recorded at 38,313 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 38,311 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,313 miles
- 2025 – 37,481 miles
- 2024 – 37,481 miles
- 2022 – 36,280 miles
- 2020 – 31,087 miles
- 2019 – 21,658 miles
- 2018 – 21,244 miles
- 2017 – 20,084 miles
- 2016 – 19,132 miles
- 2015 – 17,636 miles
- 2014 – 15,310 miles
- 2013 – 11,739 miles
- 2012 – 10,686 miles
- 2011 – 7,910 miles
- 2010 – 6,863 miles
- 2009 – 6,291 miles
- 2008 – 5,470 miles
- 2007 – 4,520 miles
- 2006 – 3,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,313 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
BOTH rear tyres perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn low and inner edge bald
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Wipers poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,313 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 38,313 miles
- Test number
- 366900309727
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail38,311 miles (+830)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,311 miles
- Test number
- 491903813590
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sidesdull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake passed on 16% pass rate
Pass37,481 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 37,481 miles
- Test number
- 705212260724
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail37,481 miles (+1,201)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,481 miles
- Test number
- 460859162557
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rusted brake face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested binding brake (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake face badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play fallen apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,280 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 36,280 miles
- Test number
- 993261438610
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass31,095 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 31,095 km
- Test number
- 938078964451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,087 miles (+9,429)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,087 miles
- Test number
- 616870830612
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass21,658 miles (+414)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 21,658 miles
- Test number
- 119508944678
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scuffed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass21,244 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 21,244 miles
- Test number
- 657375148167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished/cut in tread, no cords exposed.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail21,244 miles (+1,160)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,244 miles
- Test number
- 899146132805
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished/cut in tread, no cords exposed.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass20,084 miles (+68)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 20,084 miles
- Test number
- 458293275805
- AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low and inner edge bald
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Fail20,016 miles (+884)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,016 miles
- Test number
- 696776989331
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low and inner edge bald
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass19,132 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 19,132 miles
- Test number
- 852850559890
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail19,131 miles (+1,495)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,131 miles
- Test number
- 329921523091
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,636 miles (+2,326)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 17,636 miles
- Test number
- 650859111073
- AdvisoryNearside Front deep cut in tyre outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front deep cuts in tyre and inner edge worn
Pass15,310 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 15,310 miles
- Test number
- 416486234390
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteDeep cuts in o/s/f tyre outer wall
Fail15,310 miles (+3,571)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,310 miles
- Test number
- 976793534395
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteDeep cuts in o/s/f tyre outer wall
Pass11,739 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 11,739 miles
- Test number
- 697652733349
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s/r/ lamp slightly damage
Fail11,739 miles (+1,053)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,739 miles
- Test number
- 845542333380
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront disc slightly worn
- NoteN/s/r/ lamp slightly damage
Pass10,686 miles (+2,776)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 10,686 miles
- Test number
- 476824022481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,910 miles (+1,047)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 7,910 miles
- Test number
- 615262821379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,863 miles (+572)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 6,863 miles
- Test number
- 583940920365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,291 miles (+821)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 6,291 miles
- Test number
- 994858029312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,470 miles (+950)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 5,470 miles
- Test number
- 860440038373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,520 miles (+828)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 4,520 miles
- Test number
- 561751717367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 3,692 miles
- Test number
- 453038526343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 HPV
- Does LS53 HPV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HPV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 HPV?
- The MOT on LS53 HPV is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 HPV done?
- LS53 HPV was recorded at 38,313 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,793 miles a year.
- Has LS53 HPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 HPV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 HPV 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 HPV find?
- LS53 HPV passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked.
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