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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 JFKMOT history

LS53 JFK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LS53 JFK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,801 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JFK
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
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JFK was last recorded at 81,801 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,185 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,616 miles
Average per year
3,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,801 miles
  • 2025 – 79,185 miles
  • 2024 – 78,518 miles
  • 2023 – 77,742 miles
  • 2022 – 75,210 miles
  • 2021 – 70,234 miles
  • 2020 – 63,572 miles
  • 2019 – 59,638 miles
  • 2017 – 51,078 miles
  • 2016 – 42,915 miles
  • 2014 – 40,588 miles
  • 2013 – 35,080 miles
  • 2012 – 32,502 miles
  • 2011 – 31,742 miles
  • 2010 – 30,280 miles
  • 2009 – 28,572 miles
  • 2007 – 21,809 miles
  • 2006 – 16,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,801 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,801 miles (+2,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    185961182717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  2. Pass79,185 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    568631216699
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  3. Fail79,185 miles (+667)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    330809963443
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  4. Pass78,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    674338415047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail78,518 miles (+776)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    323226486558
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,742 miles (+2,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    619899832696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,210 miles (+133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    341745331665
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,077 miles (+4,843)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    224662727769
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,234 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    522377949194
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight front nearside bumper damage.

  10. Fail70,233 miles (+6,661)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    380643470513
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight front nearside bumper damage.

  11. Pass63,572 miles (+3,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,572 miles
    Test number
    765404287809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    964641382975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,626 miles (+8,548)5 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,626 miles
    Test number
    187840400752
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced milky effect (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass51,078 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,078 miles
    Test number
    307635418719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,016 miles (+8,101)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    575749682142
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass42,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    136971615580
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail42,915 miles (+10)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    227011359916
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail42,905 miles (+2)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    823993283621
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  19. Fail42,903 miles (+2,315)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    996399073328
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,588 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    588358754229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,080 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,080 miles
    Test number
    828589053297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,502 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    197844552416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,742 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,742 miles
    Test number
    736659451091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,280 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,280 miles
    Test number
    674393250007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,572 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    780295669095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,809 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,809 miles
    Test number
    500385787296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,160 miles
    Test number
    301101356455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JFK

Does LS53 JFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 JFK is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JFK?
The MOT on LS53 JFK is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 JFK done?
LS53 JFK was recorded at 81,801 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,313 miles a year.
Has LS53 JFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JFK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 JFK 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 JFK find?
LS53 JFK passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

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