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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LS53 JEUMOT history

LS53 JEU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 202,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

LS53 JEU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
202,944 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JEU was last recorded at 202,944 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 9,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,695 miles · 14 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9,249 miles
Average per year
9,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,944 miles
  • 2023 – 193,695 miles
  • 2022 – 185,296 miles
  • 2021 – 178,156 miles
  • 2020 – 169,949 miles
  • 2019 – 162,211 miles
  • 2018 – 144,561 miles
  • 2017 – 127,814 miles
  • 2016 – 123,848 miles
  • 2015 – 109,599 miles
  • 2014 – 102,464 miles
  • 2013 – 95,590 miles
  • 2012 – 88,992 miles
  • 2011 – 75,124 miles
  • 2010 – 68,304 miles
  • 2008 – 47,196 miles
  • 2007 – 40,481 miles
  • 2006 – 33,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central stop light removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip weeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,944 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,944 miles
    Test number
    271739638161
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,944 miles (+9,249)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,944 miles
    Test number
    266723283771
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury corroded and sharp edge on wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,695 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,695 miles
    Test number
    117567682504
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail193,695 miles (+8,399)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,695 miles
    Test number
    330196570372
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass185,296 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,296 miles
    Test number
    125130411505
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot clip weeping grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail185,295 miles (+7,139)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,295 miles
    Test number
    364110114535
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light removed
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot clip weeping grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass178,156 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,156 miles
    Test number
    873127195401
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear stop light removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail178,155 miles (+8,206)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,155 miles
    Test number
    641369978656
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass169,949 miles (+7,738)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,949 miles
    Test number
    216486637061
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk outer cover missing

  10. Pass162,211 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,211 miles
    Test number
    139942990543
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail162,211 miles (+17,650)2 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,211 miles
    Test number
    314285942691
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass144,561 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,561 miles
    Test number
    968287147554
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail144,561 miles (+1,358)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,561 miles
    Test number
    865865429636
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass143,203 miles (+15,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,203 miles
    Test number
    181644418634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass127,814 miles (+3,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,814 miles
    Test number
    661607757005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass123,848 miles (+14,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,848 miles
    Test number
    360385206469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,599 miles (+7,135)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,599 miles
    Test number
    188080715440
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass102,464 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,464 miles
    Test number
    219175724066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,590 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    516068023067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,992 miles (+13,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,992 miles
    Test number
    846663522026
    • NoteAdvise nearside front rack end / steering arm ( as marked ) with play detected at time of test - Owner is advised to consider replacement shortly

  21. Pass75,124 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    136749921442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,304 miles (+21,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    174977200434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    172253128317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,196 miles (+6,715)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    203323228306
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass40,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    460066547460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,481 miles (+7,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    544126647331
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass33,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,073 miles
    Test number
    272226946350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JEU

Does LS53 JEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 JEU expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JEU?
The MOT on LS53 JEU expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 JEU done?
LS53 JEU was recorded at 202,944 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 9,458 miles a year.
Has LS53 JEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JEU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 JEU 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 JEU find?
LS53 JEU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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