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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 NXTMOT history

LS53 NXT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 53,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LS53 NXT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,595 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NXT was last recorded at 53,595 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,580 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,595 miles
  • 2025 – 51,484 miles
  • 2024 – 49,193 miles
  • 2023 – 47,499 miles
  • 2022 – 46,065 miles
  • 2021 – 44,660 miles
  • 2020 – 43,389 miles
  • 2019 – 41,983 miles
  • 2018 – 39,982 miles
  • 2017 – 38,081 miles
  • 2016 – 36,608 miles
  • 2015 – 35,100 miles
  • 2014 – 33,151 miles
  • 2013 – 30,357 miles
  • 2012 – 28,321 miles
  • 2011 – 26,381 miles
  • 2010 – 24,164 miles
  • 2009 – 21,895 miles
  • 2008 – 17,221 miles
  • 2007 – 11,718 miles
  • 2006 – 6,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,595 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,595 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    968494800859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,580 miles (+2,096)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    449077949872
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass51,484 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    939642980451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,193 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    583205671708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    568282964369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail47,499 miles (+1,434)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    674806438079
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,065 miles (+1,405)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,065 miles
    Test number
    382656692623
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,660 miles (+1,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    870351421320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    169797368286
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones inner bushes weak

  10. Fail43,389 miles (+1,406)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    200615443247
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones inner bushes weak

  11. Pass41,983 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    616892408598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    756621456183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks on the wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail39,982 miles (+1,901)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    797645342056
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks on the wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass38,081 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    956751378809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail38,081 miles (+1,473)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    461180317184
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass36,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    580140166401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,607 miles (+1,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    534445288634
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  18. Pass35,100 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    362414506483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    566853994298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,151 miles (+2,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    325923294232
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass30,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    116922603358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail30,357 miles (+2,036)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    715562603395
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass28,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,321 miles
    Test number
    736102582208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,321 miles (+1,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,321 miles
    Test number
    318102782475
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  25. Pass26,381 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,381 miles
    Test number
    335257291401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    760382970228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,164 miles (+2,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    210862770210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  28. Pass21,895 miles (+4,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,895 miles
    Test number
    361975889202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass17,221 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,221 miles
    Test number
    821839088216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,718 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,718 miles
    Test number
    722175797249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass6,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,472 miles
    Test number
    914254296217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NXT

Does LS53 NXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 NXT is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NXT?
The MOT on LS53 NXT is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 NXT done?
LS53 NXT was recorded at 53,595 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,358 miles a year.
Has LS53 NXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NXT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 NXT 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 NXT find?
LS53 NXT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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