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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 VCFMOT history

LS53 VCF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LS53 VCF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,287 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VCF
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VCF was last recorded at 118,287 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,126 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,287 miles
  • 2025 – 113,161 miles
  • 2024 – 107,985 miles
  • 2023 – 101,350 miles
  • 2022 – 96,268 miles
  • 2021 – 92,010 miles
  • 2020 – 87,737 miles
  • 2019 – 84,226 miles
  • 2018 – 80,865 miles
  • 2017 – 78,079 miles
  • 2016 – 74,791 miles
  • 2015 – 71,268 miles
  • 2014 – 66,486 miles
  • 2013 – 58,124 miles
  • 2012 – 48,829 miles
  • 2011 – 45,975 miles
  • 2010 – 41,186 miles
  • 2009 – 34,633 miles
  • 2008 – 27,410 miles
  • 2006 – 17,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,287 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,287 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    507466234636
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,126 miles (+4,965)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,126 miles
    Test number
    848867061990
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass113,161 miles (+5,176)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    556184372229
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,985 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,985 miles
    Test number
    785988510720
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,963 miles (+6,613)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,963 miles
    Test number
    668154593676
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    753290460529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,347 miles (+5,079)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    342865751207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass96,268 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    309310712581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass92,010 miles (+4,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    458269195953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,737 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    279244188939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass84,226 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,226 miles
    Test number
    241799905091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,217 miles (+3,352)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    797494830263
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    312206822185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,865 miles (+2,786)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    376462953768
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass78,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    578653383967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,079 miles (+3,288)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    107701755007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass74,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    799855244830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,791 miles (+3,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    449409192569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass71,268 miles (+4,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    186080995190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass66,486 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    519260514247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,124 miles (+172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    478642993255
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low (3mm) 185/60/R14/82T

  22. Fail57,952 miles (+9,123)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    646475383264
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low (3mm) 185/60/R14/82T

  23. Pass48,829 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    776953992232
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on the edges
    • NoteOsr tyre worn low on the edges
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear wheels tight to turn. brakes binding slightly

  24. Fail48,829 miles (+2,854)4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    798723192231
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on the edges
    • NoteOsr tyre worn low on the edges
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear wheels tight to turn. brakes binding slightly

  25. Pass45,975 miles (+4,789)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,975 miles
    Test number
    455415591230
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass41,186 miles (+6,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,186 miles
    Test number
    671191200304
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass34,633 miles (+7,223)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,633 miles
    Test number
    431964409466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  28. Pass27,410 miles (+10,283)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,410 miles
    Test number
    340161098266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,127 miles
    Test number
    822392416360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail17,127 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,127 miles
    Test number
    142451116386
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS53 VCF

Does LS53 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VCF is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VCF?
The MOT on LS53 VCF is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VCF done?
LS53 VCF was recorded at 118,287 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has LS53 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VCF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 VCF 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 VCF find?
LS53 VCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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