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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 NHYMOT history

LS53 NHY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

LS53 NHY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,501 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NHY
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 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NHY was last recorded at 73,501 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2024: 73,055 miles, lower than 82,741 miles on 8 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,145 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
2,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,501 miles
  • 2025 – 73,145 miles
  • 2024 – 73,055 miles
  • 2023 – 82,741 miles
  • 2022 – 72,797 miles
  • 2021 – 72,516 miles
  • 2018 – 72,508 miles
  • 2017 – 72,250 miles
  • 2016 – 71,985 miles
  • 2015 – 69,185 miles
  • 2014 – 65,795 miles
  • 2013 – 63,815 miles
  • 2012 – 49,890 miles
  • 2011 – 44,191 miles
  • 2010 – 38,559 miles
  • 2009 – 31,025 miles
  • 2008 – 28,076 miles
  • 2007 – 25,310 miles
  • 2006 – 21,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,501 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    602827103861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded

  2. Fail73,501 miles (+356)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    712571563399
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded

  3. Pass73,145 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    759526176820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,055 miles (-9,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,055 miles
    Test number
    783878416905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,741 miles (+9,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    262437685618
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass72,797 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    501050955833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass72,516 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    571025601717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,508 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    819714661915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,250 miles (+265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    805436894403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Pass71,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    668010499009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,985 miles (+2,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    324019915215
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass69,185 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,185 miles
    Test number
    368846185496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,795 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    567209434253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail65,788 miles (+1,973)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    205798834235
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    268119043211
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail63,815 miles (+13,925)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    529429643233
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail49,890 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    647719342256
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,890 miles (+5,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    728679942248
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail44,191 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,191 miles
    Test number
    366593641416
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,191 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,191 miles
    Test number
    516413441229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,559 miles (+7,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    301584660403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass31,025 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,025 miles
    Test number
    704331149277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,076 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    844053468208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,310 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,310 miles
    Test number
    733634367222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,218 miles
    Test number
    380605166485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NHY

Does LS53 NHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 NHY is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NHY?
The MOT on LS53 NHY is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 NHY done?
LS53 NHY was recorded at 73,501 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 2,622 miles a year.
Has LS53 NHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NHY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 NHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 NHY find?
LS53 NHY passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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