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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.

LS53 JFF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass145,479 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. Pass45,029 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,029 miles
    Test number
    558324902363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. Pass27,760 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    151849828220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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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