Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LS53 SXDMOT history
LS53 SXD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,441 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 113,441 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 SXD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 SXD was last recorded at 113,441 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 5,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 107,732 miles · 6 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,709 miles
- Average per year
- 5,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 113,441 miles
- 2021 – 107,732 miles
- 2020 – 107,080 miles
- 2019 – 94,630 miles
- 2018 – 85,200 miles
- 2017 – 80,591 miles
- 2016 – 76,015 miles
- 2015 – 70,639 miles
- 2014 – 67,068 miles
- 2013 – 63,957 miles
- 2012 – 60,769 miles
- 2011 – 58,214 miles
- 2010 – 52,937 miles
- 2008 – 45,041 miles
- 2007 – 26,619 miles
- 2006 – 25,941 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,441 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,441 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 113,441 miles
- Test number
- 219541869658
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail113,441 miles (+5,709)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,441 miles
- Test number
- 539976370083
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,732 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 107,732 miles
- Test number
- 796928690772
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail107,732 miles (+652)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,732 miles
- Test number
- 846794204459
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail107,080 miles (+12,450)7 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,080 miles
- Test number
- 661288417067
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking
Pass94,630 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,630 miles
- Test number
- 979724131469
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail94,630 miles (+9,430)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,630 miles
- Test number
- 606747367705
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,200 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 85,200 miles
- Test number
- 720734505331
- AdvisoryAll exhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryAll under floor covers damaged
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear units (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,200 miles (+4,609)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,200 miles
- Test number
- 254335259987
- Repaired at testPosition lamp not working Both front lamps (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll exhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryAll under floor covers damaged
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear units (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,591 miles (+4,576)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,591 miles
- Test number
- 374556713386
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass76,015 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 76,015 miles
- Test number
- 296615599662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,012 miles (+3,502)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,012 miles
- Test number
- 315399545374
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,510 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 72,510 miles
- Test number
- 954935117518
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass70,639 miles (+3,571)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,639 miles
- Test number
- 815512065010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,068 miles (+3,111)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,068 miles
- Test number
- 426969124036
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass63,957 miles (+3,188)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,957 miles
- Test number
- 645188903059
- NoteN/s rear shock in poor condition
- NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
Pass60,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 60,769 miles
- Test number
- 115625002097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,769 miles (+2,555)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,769 miles
- Test number
- 898054102009
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteN/s front wish bone arm rear bush poor condition
- NoteN/s rear shock in poor condition
- NoteN/s rear tyre in poor condition
- NoteRear exhaust box poor condition
Pass58,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,214 miles
- Test number
- 809725421084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,214 miles (+5,277)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,214 miles
- Test number
- 957885221014
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass52,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,937 miles
- Test number
- 360662930074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,937 miles (+7,896)4 failures3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,937 miles
- Test number
- 842572330008
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteNearside rear top position light inoperative
- NoteRear wiper broken off
Pass45,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 45,041 miles
- Test number
- 453953748459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,041 miles (+13,031)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,041 miles
- Test number
- 483253448429
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass32,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 32,010 miles
- Test number
- 403847108014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,010 miles (+5,391)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,010 miles
- Test number
- 991067808026
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,619 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 26,619 miles
- Test number
- 183554907480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,941 miles
- Test number
- 441325606467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 SXD
- Does LS53 SXD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 SXD expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 SXD?
- The MOT on LS53 SXD expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 SXD done?
- LS53 SXD was recorded at 113,441 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
- Has LS53 SXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 SXD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS53 SXD 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 SXD find?
- LS53 SXD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.
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