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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 NHMMOT history

LS53 NHM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 177,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LS53 NHM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,428 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NHM
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
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NHM was last recorded at 177,428 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,427 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,428 miles
  • 2025 – 173,148 miles
  • 2024 – 169,629 miles
  • 2023 – 165,888 miles
  • 2022 – 161,250 miles
  • 2021 – 154,800 miles
  • 2020 – 151,954 miles
  • 2019 – 144,570 miles
  • 2018 – 138,391 miles
  • 2017 – 135,289 miles
  • 2016 – 133,077 miles
  • 2015 – 118,460 miles
  • 2013 – 104,512 miles
  • 2012 – 93,202 miles
  • 2011 – 80,433 miles
  • 2010 – 70,023 miles
  • 2009 – 58,146 miles
  • 2008 – 50,055 miles
  • 2007 – 40,555 miles
  • 2006 – 30,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,428 miles
  • AdvisoryFront side windows slightly tintedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,428 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,428 miles
    Test number
    262966899641
    • AdvisoryFront side windows slightly tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,427 miles (+4,279)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,427 miles
    Test number
    279117753002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront side windows slightly tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,148 miles (+116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,148 miles
    Test number
    672286852352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front side windows slightly tinted

  4. Fail173,032 miles (+3,403)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,032 miles
    Test number
    209710544259
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass169,629 miles (+3,741)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,629 miles
    Test number
    416834270034
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass165,888 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,888 miles
    Test number
    824546487594
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail165,874 miles (+4,624)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,874 miles
    Test number
    399486907041
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,250 miles
    Test number
    831506083972
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail161,250 miles (+6,450)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,250 miles
    Test number
    417186147322
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass154,800 miles (+2,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,800 miles
    Test number
    527484266640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass151,954 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,954 miles
    Test number
    572182612934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,570 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,570 miles
    Test number
    649658756701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,490 miles (+6,099)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,490 miles
    Test number
    517542986001
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass138,391 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,391 miles
    Test number
    395343300363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,211 miles (+2,922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,211 miles
    Test number
    957189027345
    • FailureEmissions not tested can not rev the car (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass135,289 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    897831424545
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer porous

  17. Fail135,279 miles (+2,202)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,279 miles
    Test number
    550027800126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer porous

  18. Pass133,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,077 miles
    Test number
    445916221154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,077 miles (+14,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,077 miles
    Test number
    237667984808
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass118,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    757442075054
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857092575024
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass104,512 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    997102083278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,457 miles (+11,255)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    651751943690
    • FailureFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass93,202 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,202 miles
    Test number
    315255802373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,187 miles (+12,754)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,187 miles
    Test number
    249296892298
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass80,433 miles (+10,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    395348191423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail70,023 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    642540700332
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass70,023 miles (+11,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    823400200340
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  29. Pass58,146 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    194655599221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,055 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    852637398272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Fail50,018 miles (+9,463)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    323995098408
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass40,555 miles (+10,387)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,555 miles
    Test number
    231847897216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass30,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,168 miles
    Test number
    330019896425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NHM

Does LS53 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 NHM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NHM?
The MOT on LS53 NHM 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 NHM done?
LS53 NHM was recorded at 177,428 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,594 miles a year.
Has LS53 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NHM has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 NHM 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 NHM find?
LS53 NHM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front side windows slightly tinted; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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