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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 SXAMOT history

LS53 SXA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LS53 SXA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
70,137 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SXA
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
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SXA was last recorded at 70,137 miles on 8 May 2026, 5,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,927 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,210 miles
Average per year
3,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,137 miles
  • 2025 – 64,927 miles
  • 2024 – 59,041 miles
  • 2023 – 53,218 miles
  • 2022 – 50,662 miles
  • 2021 – 47,947 miles
  • 2020 – 47,164 miles
  • 2019 – 43,930 miles
  • 2018 – 39,440 miles
  • 2017 – 34,213 miles
  • 2016 – 28,071 miles
  • 2015 – 22,205 miles
  • 2014 – 17,690 miles
  • 2013 – 16,560 miles
  • 2012 – 15,119 miles
  • 2011 – 14,027 miles
  • 2010 – 12,923 miles
  • 2009 – 11,356 miles
  • 2008 – 9,181 miles
  • 2007 – 6,414 miles
  • 2006 – 4,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,137 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,137 miles (+5,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    170013480932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass64,927 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,927 miles
    Test number
    718046104980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass59,041 miles (+5,823)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    123412545500
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass53,218 miles (+2,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,218 miles
    Test number
    944867509817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass50,662 miles (+2,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,662 miles
    Test number
    204068352624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,947 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    712465551673
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass47,164 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    528821160991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,930 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    566313306900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,440 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    274381488012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,213 miles (+6,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,213 miles
    Test number
    384776125227
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside

  11. Pass28,071 miles (+5,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,071 miles
    Test number
    228076487370
    • AdvisoryCracking in both front tyres
    • AdvisoryHeavy age related cracking in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside front tyre wall

  12. Pass22,205 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,205 miles
    Test number
    425463225281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,690 miles (+1,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,690 miles
    Test number
    225003324258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass16,560 miles (+1,441)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,560 miles
    Test number
    305421053384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight run out on nearside front brake disc

  15. Pass15,119 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,119 miles
    Test number
    708273352362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,027 miles (+1,104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,027 miles
    Test number
    478103351350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass12,923 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    960914550344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,356 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,356 miles
    Test number
    931471359338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,181 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,181 miles
    Test number
    424312258438
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer walls perrished and cracked.
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear brake discs.

  20. Fail9,181 miles (+2,767)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,181 miles
    Test number
    504982558323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer walls perrished and cracked.
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear brake discs.

  21. Pass6,414 miles (+2,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    6,414 miles
    Test number
    560213557398
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing & nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls, Nearside front also cut on sidewall.

  22. Pass4,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    4,330 miles
    Test number
    102074456304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 SXA

Does LS53 SXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 SXA is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SXA?
The MOT on LS53 SXA is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 SXA done?
LS53 SXA was recorded at 70,137 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,395 miles a year.
Has LS53 SXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SXA has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2008.
Has the mileage on LS53 SXA 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 SXA find?
LS53 SXA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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