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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 SXCMOT history

LS53 SXC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

LS53 SXC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2025
Mileage
116,976 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SXC
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
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SXC was last recorded at 116,976 miles on 3 May 2024, 2,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,902 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,074 miles
Average per year
4,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,976 miles
  • 2023 – 114,902 miles
  • 2020 – 113,910 miles
  • 2019 – 107,888 miles
  • 2018 – 101,675 miles
  • 2017 – 98,069 miles
  • 2016 – 93,839 miles
  • 2015 – 89,943 miles
  • 2014 – 86,313 miles
  • 2013 – 81,719 miles
  • 2012 – 73,355 miles
  • 2011 – 64,914 miles
  • 2010 – 57,821 miles
  • 2009 – 52,264 miles
  • 2008 – 49,994 miles
  • 2007 – 36,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,976 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge BADLY WORN (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,976 miles (+2,074)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    765159281006
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass114,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,902 miles
    Test number
    200018658059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  3. Fail114,902 miles (+992)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,902 miles
    Test number
    697881045095
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  4. Pass113,910 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,910 miles
    Test number
    618168406457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,908 miles (+6,020)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    610813146242
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,888 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,888 miles
    Test number
    474750429444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,675 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    968654800741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    963260368094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail98,069 miles (+4,230)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    597093901641
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass93,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    863272701299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge BADLY WORN (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail93,839 miles (+3,896)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    944539153302
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge BADLY WORN (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass89,943 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    307258515105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,313 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,313 miles
    Test number
    579682614154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,719 miles (+8,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,719 miles
    Test number
    286097723433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,355 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    636819032129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,914 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,914 miles
    Test number
    617569421106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,821 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,821 miles
    Test number
    104557730161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,264 miles (+2,270)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,264 miles
    Test number
    852408239108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front headlamp cloudy but pattern still visible
    • NoteNearside front tyre has nail in it
    • NoteNearside front/offside front aims just in
    • NoteNearside rear lense has been repaired

  19. Pass49,994 miles (+13,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    820124338175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,547 miles
    Test number
    923582927151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 SXC

Does LS53 SXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 SXC expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SXC?
The MOT on LS53 SXC expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 SXC done?
LS53 SXC was recorded at 116,976 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 4,730 miles a year.
Has LS53 SXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SXC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 SXC 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 SXC find?
LS53 SXC passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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