
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LS53 JFFMOT history
LS53 JFF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 145,479 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 JFF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 JFF was last recorded at 145,479 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 145,460 miles · 8 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 7,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,479 miles
- 2021 – 87,530 miles
- 2020 – 87,466 miles
- 2019 – 80,672 miles
- 2018 – 77,237 miles
- 2016 – 75,368 miles
- 2015 – 68,417 miles
- 2014 – 59,555 miles
- 2013 – 51,318 miles
- 2012 – 45,029 miles
- 2011 – 43,559 miles
- 2010 – 40,751 miles
- 2009 – 32,422 miles
- 2008 – 27,760 miles
- 2006 – 17,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 front brake flexi hoses deteriorating
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Both lower wishbone inner rear bushes incorrectly fitted/heavily deteriorated/torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement advise replacements
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Both rear indicators starting to show white light
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust system corroded/rear box outer skin peeling and exhaust flexi outer braiding detached from flexi
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Parking brake on N/S caliper not returning fully to its stop
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,479 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,479 miles
- Test number
- 351669948605
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail145,460 miles (+57,930)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,460 miles
- Test number
- 928686188581
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle passenger door (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass87,530 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,530 miles
- Test number
- 158927567673
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,530 miles (+64)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,530 miles
- Test number
- 425656705576
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,466 miles (+6,794)2 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,466 miles
- Test number
- 538087647545
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fowling subframe (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi and rear exhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre driven flat (sidewall damage) and cracking
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass80,672 miles (+3,435)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 80,672 miles
- Test number
- 334967567035
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%
- AdvisoryO/S/F anti roll bar collar broken but not currently resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryO/S/R coil spring corroded on upper coil
- AdvisoryO/S/R shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses deteriorating
- AdvisoryBoth lower wishbone inner rear bushes incorrectly fitted/heavily deteriorated/torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement advise replacements
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded/N/S/R brake has slight drag
- AdvisoryBoth rear indicators starting to show white light
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/rear box outer skin peeling and exhaust flexi outer braiding detached from flexi
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
- AdvisoryGear box damp of oil
- AdvisoryPark brake travel high
- AdvisoryParking brake on N/S caliper not returning fully to its stop
Pass77,237 miles (+1)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,237 miles
- Test number
- 191737234014
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 led not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryN/S registration lamp poor fitment in bumper
- AdvisoryO/S/F shock absorber moist
- AdvisoryO/S/R coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryO/S/R shock absorber damp/failing
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses deteriorating
- AdvisoryBoth lower wishbone inner rear bushes incorrectly fitted/heavily deteriorated/torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement advise replacements
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded/N/S/R brake slightly dragging
- AdvisoryBoth rear indicators starting to show white light
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on min
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/rear box outer skin peeling and exhaust flexi outer braiding detached from flexi
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
- AdvisoryParking brake on N/S caliper not returning fully to its stop
Fail77,236 miles (+1,868)1 dangerous2 failures17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,236 miles
- Test number
- 287172778382
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken will require top mount (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 led not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryN/S registration lamp poor fitment in bumper
- AdvisoryO/S/F shock absorber moist
- AdvisoryO/S/R coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryO/S/R shock absorber damp/failing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses deteriorating
- AdvisoryBoth lower wishbone inner rear bushes incorrectly fitted/heavily deteriorated/torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement advise replacements
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded/N/S/R brake slightly dragging
- AdvisoryBoth rear indicators starting to show white light
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on min
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/rear box outer skin peeling and exhaust flexi outer braiding detached from flexi
- AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded/lipped
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
- AdvisoryParking brake on N/S caliper not returning fully to its stop
Pass75,368 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 75,368 miles
- Test number
- 419140983155
- AdvisorySERVICE LAMP ON, ADVISE WIPER BLADES
- AdvisoryVEHICLE NEEDS FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ASAP. (N/S/F TYRE HEAVY WEAR TO INNER EDGE)
- AdvisoryBoth o/s shocks weaping
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi poor
- AdvisoryN/s reg plate lamp semi insecure
Fail75,368 miles (+6,951)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,368 miles
- Test number
- 675155058387
- DangerousOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPARE NOW HAS CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisorySERVICE LAMP ON, ADVISE WIPER BLADES
- AdvisoryVEHICLE NEEDS FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ASAP. (N/S/F TYRE HEAVY WEAR TO INNER EDGE)
- AdvisoryBoth o/s shocks weaping
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi poor
- AdvisoryN/s reg plate lamp semi insecure
Pass68,417 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 68,417 miles
- Test number
- 729058764426
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished 185/60 R14 82h
- AdvisoryN/S/F Arm bush is perished
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre low on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded
Fail68,416 miles (+8,861)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,416 miles
- Test number
- 557286112586
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished 185/60 R14 82h
- AdvisoryEngine light is on and car has a misfire
- AdvisoryN/S/F Arm bush is perished
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre low on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded
Pass59,555 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 59,555 miles
- Test number
- 178973294257
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteN/s park brake lever not returning fully to the off position at caliper
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin flaking
Fail59,555 miles (+8,237)1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,555 miles
- Test number
- 398933494440
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteN/s park brake lever not returning fully to the off position at caliper
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin flaking
Pass51,318 miles (+52)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,318 miles
- Test number
- 536751203345
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront tyres wearing inner shoulder
- NoteHigh level stop light has 1 element inoperative
- NoteN/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split
- NoteN/s/r handbrake arm on caliper not returning fully
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished and cracking inner sidewall
- NoteRear silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Fail51,266 miles (+6,237)4 failures1 advisory8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,266 miles
- Test number
- 899997293210
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/S HEADLIGHT IMAGE POOR
- NoteWATER LEAK INTO BOOT, SPARE WHEEL WELL FULL
- NoteFront tyres wearing inner shoulder
- NoteHigh level stop light has 1 element inoperative
- NoteN/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split
- NoteN/s/r handbrake arm on caliper not returning fully
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished and cracking inner sidewall
- NoteRear silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Fail45,029 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,029 miles
- Test number
- 146634802341
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass45,029 miles (+1,470)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 45,029 miles
- Test number
- 558324902363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,559 miles (+2,808)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,559 miles
- Test number
- 395035591259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass40,751 miles (+8,329)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 40,751 miles
- Test number
- 583828630359
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear discs pitted
Pass32,422 miles (+4,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 32,422 miles
- Test number
- 813938139243
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,760 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 27,760 miles
- Test number
- 151849828220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,732 miles (+9,875)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,732 miles
- Test number
- 924398128275
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass17,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 17,857 miles
- Test number
- 454490606330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 JFF
- Does LS53 JFF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 JFF expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 JFF?
- The MOT on LS53 JFF expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 JFF done?
- LS53 JFF was recorded at 145,479 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 7,949 miles a year.
- Has LS53 JFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 JFF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS53 JFF 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 JFF find?
- LS53 JFF passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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