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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 VCTMOT history

LS53 VCT is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

LS53 VCT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
167,714 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VCT was last recorded at 167,714 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 7,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,202 miles · 9 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
7,512 miles
Average per year
7,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,714 miles
  • 2020 – 160,202 miles
  • 2019 – 152,734 miles
  • 2018 – 151,959 miles
  • 2017 – 139,192 miles
  • 2014 – 137,955 miles
  • 2013 – 118,568 miles
  • 2012 – 101,498 miles
  • 2011 – 87,350 miles
  • 2010 – 74,845 miles
  • 2009 – 64,204 miles
  • 2008 – 55,737 miles
  • 2007 – 49,651 miles
  • 2006 – 43,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,714 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,714 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,714 miles
    Test number
    681684183335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,202 miles
    Test number
    640084579030
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Fail160,202 miles (+7,468)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,202 miles
    Test number
    852392934223
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts horn wires loose and next to cooling fan (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges fog light wires (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt missing centre rear (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  4. Pass152,734 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,734 miles
    Test number
    742239287758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,959 miles (+12,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,959 miles
    Test number
    132554581844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass139,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,192 miles
    Test number
    992410771231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,192 miles (+1,237)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,192 miles
    Test number
    350018445598
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking lever on caliper not against stop
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass137,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,955 miles
    Test number
    887454144366
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail137,955 miles (+19,387)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,955 miles
    Test number
    599463244398
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass118,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    459877633453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,568 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    895957333365
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass103,774 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,774 miles
    Test number
    477397733442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,498 miles (+14,148)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,498 miles
    Test number
    227258912358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    925499131377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,350 miles (+12,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    298127031368
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,845 miles
    Test number
    461056420471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,845 miles (+10,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,845 miles
    Test number
    514346220328
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,204 miles (+8,467)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,204 miles
    Test number
    884434719310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,737 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    490206428476
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,737 miles (+6,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    832106328351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,651 miles (+6,277)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    251347217392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,374 miles
    Test number
    771738926358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VCT

Does LS53 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VCT expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VCT?
The MOT on LS53 VCT expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VCT done?
LS53 VCT was recorded at 167,714 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 7,972 miles a year.
Has LS53 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VCT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 VCT 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 VCT find?
LS53 VCT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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