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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 VCMMOT history

LS53 VCM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LS53 VCM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,639 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VCM was last recorded at 63,639 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 7,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,731 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,908 miles
Average per year
2,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,639 miles
  • 2025 – 55,731 miles
  • 2024 – 51,656 miles
  • 2023 – 48,417 miles
  • 2022 – 46,679 miles
  • 2021 – 44,349 miles
  • 2020 – 42,648 miles
  • 2019 – 39,973 miles
  • 2018 – 35,523 miles
  • 2016 – 33,829 miles
  • 2015 – 33,535 miles
  • 2014 – 33,360 miles
  • 2013 – 33,218 miles
  • 2012 – 32,368 miles
  • 2011 – 32,109 miles
  • 2010 – 31,695 miles
  • 2009 – 30,664 miles
  • 2008 – 30,187 miles
  • 2007 – 29,473 miles
  • 2006 – 20,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,639 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,639 miles (+7,908)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    419554604004
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass55,731 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,731 miles
    Test number
    739252583525
    • 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))

  3. Fail55,666 miles (+104)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    795954841608
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail55,562 miles (+3,906)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    571642268227
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,656 miles (+3,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,656 miles
    Test number
    368120414876
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass48,417 miles (+1,738)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    661762160465
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    868001121548
    • 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))

  8. Fail46,679 miles (+2,330)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    773933355029
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass44,349 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    163264239194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,648 miles (+2,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    440451738693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  11. Pass39,973 miles (+4,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,973 miles
    Test number
    617698774609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    948081979005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,523 miles (+1,694)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    981963692667
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass33,829 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    584946711632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,535 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    196355673043
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  16. Pass33,360 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    567144224324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,218 miles (+850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,218 miles
    Test number
    495343523408
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Pass32,368 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,368 miles
    Test number
    475466322364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,109 miles (+414)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    106735221311
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre heavily perrished
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre heavily perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass31,695 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    723956020354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,692 miles (+1,028)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,692 miles
    Test number
    364913520362
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass30,664 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,664 miles
    Test number
    431344729342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,187 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    584553128366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,473 miles (+8,611)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,473 miles
    Test number
    650327317303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,862 miles
    Test number
    253004726382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VCM

Does LS53 VCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VCM is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VCM?
The MOT on LS53 VCM is valid until 1 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 VCM done?
LS53 VCM was recorded at 63,639 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 2,176 miles a year.
Has LS53 VCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VCM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VCM 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 VCM find?
LS53 VCM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted.

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