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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LS53 SXBMOT history

LS53 SXB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

LS53 SXB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
192,975 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SXB was last recorded at 192,975 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 22,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,883 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
22,092 miles
Average per year
10,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 192,975 miles
  • 2022 – 170,883 miles
  • 2021 – 152,561 miles
  • 2020 – 141,704 miles
  • 2019 – 118,989 miles
  • 2018 – 108,922 miles
  • 2017 – 108,889 miles
  • 2016 – 101,616 miles
  • 2015 – 85,917 miles
  • 2014 – 72,472 miles
  • 2013 – 61,974 miles
  • 2012 – 56,298 miles
  • 2010 – 48,942 miles
  • 2009 – 44,344 miles
  • 2008 – 38,094 miles
  • 2007 – 28,202 miles
  • 2006 – 20,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight corrosion under body and wheel arches.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,975 miles
    Test number
    845551239152
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail192,969 miles (+22,086)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,969 miles
    Test number
    491573330892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,883 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,883 miles
    Test number
    521173202236
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on body panels and wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail170,883 miles (+18,322)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,883 miles
    Test number
    790664609351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on body panels and wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass152,561 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,561 miles
    Test number
    501587620800
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body and wheel arches.

  6. Fail152,561 miles (+10,857)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,561 miles
    Test number
    922929634749
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body and wheel arches.

  7. Pass141,704 miles (+22,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,704 miles
    Test number
    407820007590
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,989 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,989 miles
    Test number
    285673583555
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail118,989 miles (+10,067)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,989 miles
    Test number
    162985990524
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure central exhaust sleeve clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass108,922 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    696141663015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp deteriorated

  11. Fail108,922 miles (+33)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,922 miles
    Test number
    712253486477
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure including stop, indicator and fog lamps (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  12. Fail108,889 miles (+7,273)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,889 miles
    Test number
    566279458574
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryYellow oil warning light on

  13. Pass101,616 miles (+15,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    117404004573
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broke
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe starting to blow

  14. Fail85,917 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    116389895095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass85,917 miles (+13,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    959149795019
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass72,472 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    259462124472
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Fail72,472 miles (+10,498)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    249372424434
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Pass61,974 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    345630173013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail61,970 miles (+5,672)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    978373463019
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,298 miles (+7,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    947865392030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass48,942 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,942 miles
    Test number
    850144210328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,344 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    982443109341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,094 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    970289908316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,202 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,202 miles
    Test number
    691039887270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,894 miles
    Test number
    291571796250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 SXB

Does LS53 SXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 SXB expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SXB?
The MOT on LS53 SXB expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 SXB done?
LS53 SXB was recorded at 192,975 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 10,590 miles a year.
Has LS53 SXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SXB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 SXB 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 SXB find?
LS53 SXB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both.

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