Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LS53 VBGMOT history
LS53 VBG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 66,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 66,477 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 VBG
- 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 valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 VBG was last recorded at 66,477 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 66,465 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,477 miles
- 2025 – 60,295 miles
- 2024 – 54,859 miles
- 2023 – 49,740 miles
- 2021 – 43,866 miles
- 2020 – 41,191 miles
- 2019 – 37,427 miles
- 2018 – 34,095 miles
- 2017 – 30,840 miles
- 2016 – 26,721 miles
- 2015 – 22,579 miles
- 2014 – 21,104 miles
- 2013 – 19,335 miles
- 2012 – 17,399 miles
- 2011 – 14,829 miles
- 2010 – 12,793 miles
- 2009 – 10,547 miles
- 2008 – 8,072 miles
- 2007 – 6,449 miles
- 2006 – 5,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,477 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,477 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 66,477 miles
- Test number
- 425211576074
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail66,465 miles (+6,170)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,465 miles
- Test number
- 428286315041
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 60,295 miles
- Test number
- 379691114672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,295 miles (+5,436)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,295 miles
- Test number
- 733629121381
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass54,859 miles (+5,119)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 54,859 miles
- Test number
- 372026411251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,740 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 49,740 miles
- Test number
- 850380368829
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail49,740 miles (+5,874)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,740 miles
- Test number
- 778802791638
- Repaired at testFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 43,866 miles
- Test number
- 159585174535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,866 miles (+2,675)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,866 miles
- Test number
- 251732076535
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass41,191 miles (+3,764)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 41,191 miles
- Test number
- 940227598828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 37,427 miles
- Test number
- 340538732384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,427 miles (+3,332)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,427 miles
- Test number
- 105944720958
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass34,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,095 miles
- Test number
- 881734990560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,095 miles (+3,255)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,095 miles
- Test number
- 197509769461
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Pass30,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 30,840 miles
- Test number
- 208215837961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,840 miles (+4,119)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,840 miles
- Test number
- 819654743874
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass26,721 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 26,721 miles
- Test number
- 128034705390
- AdvisoryRear tyres in poor condition (side walls perished
Pass22,579 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 22,579 miles
- Test number
- 991140027599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,104 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 21,104 miles
- Test number
- 915227894212
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- 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)
- NoteO/sf tyre has splits around outer wall
- NoteO/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads
Fail21,104 miles (+1,769)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,104 miles
- Test number
- 996337994201
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- 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)
- NoteO/sf tyre has splits around outer wall
- NoteO/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads
Pass19,335 miles (+1,936)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 19,335 miles
- Test number
- 397841293406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/sf tyre has splits around inner / outer walls
- NoteO/sf tyre worn on inner treads
Pass17,399 miles (+2,570)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 17,399 miles
- Test number
- 176297292225
- 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)
- NoteO/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads
Pass14,829 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 14,829 miles
- Test number
- 785427191295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/sf tyre has small splits on outer wall
Fail14,828 miles (+2,035)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,828 miles
- Test number
- 309607491403
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/sf tyre has small splits on outer wall
Pass12,793 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 12,793 miles
- Test number
- 544102490254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail12,791 miles (+2,244)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,791 miles
- Test number
- 880522790274
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass10,547 miles (+2,475)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 10,547 miles
- Test number
- 444692509494
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to split on outer walls
Pass8,072 miles (+1,623)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 8,072 miles
- Test number
- 810614408363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,449 miles (+1,383)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 6,449 miles
- Test number
- 334770407313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 5,066 miles
- Test number
- 813076096219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 VBG
- Does LS53 VBG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VBG is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 VBG?
- The MOT on LS53 VBG is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 VBG done?
- LS53 VBG was recorded at 66,477 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
- Has LS53 VBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 VBG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 VBG 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 VBG find?
- LS53 VBG passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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