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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 VOTMOT history

LS53 VOT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS53 VOT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,277 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VOT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VOT was last recorded at 139,277 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,277 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,277 miles
  • 2025 – 124,192 miles
  • 2024 – 116,241 miles
  • 2023 – 99,738 miles
  • 2022 – 93,352 miles
  • 2021 – 85,294 miles
  • 2020 – 77,354 miles
  • 2019 – 64,657 miles
  • 2018 – 54,810 miles
  • 2017 – 54,149 miles
  • 2016 – 52,734 miles
  • 2015 – 51,119 miles
  • 2014 – 49,441 miles
  • 2012 – 48,150 miles
  • 2011 – 43,386 miles
  • 2010 – 39,572 miles
  • 2009 – 39,215 miles
  • 2008 – 36,458 miles
  • 2006 – 30,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,277 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,277 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,277 miles
    Test number
    887056830502
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,277 miles (+15,085)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,277 miles
    Test number
    497725203236
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,192 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    501055291633
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,192 miles (+7,951)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    569444673585
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,241 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,241 miles
    Test number
    684968232561
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to brake/fuel lines front to back

  6. Fail116,241 miles (+16,503)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,241 miles
    Test number
    471595950504
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to brake/fuel lines front to back

  7. Pass99,738 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,738 miles
    Test number
    340080180235
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn
    • AdvisoryGearbox Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail99,738 miles (+6,386)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,738 miles
    Test number
    640829475728
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear lead insecure
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn
    • AdvisoryGearbox Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass93,352 miles (+8,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    964617923197
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  10. Pass85,294 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    721888067825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,354 miles (+12,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,354 miles
    Test number
    212843387284
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass64,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    863095009662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,657 miles (+4,857)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    887126260756
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass59,800 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,800 miles
    Test number
    955555918051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,810 miles (+661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,810 miles
    Test number
    771205864578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll discs rusty and worn

  16. Pass54,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    407807304939
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail54,149 miles (+1,415)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    263294935153
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,734 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    809212234694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,119 miles (+1,678)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    677742415096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail49,441 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    317129104075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass49,441 miles (+1,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    468099104014
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass48,150 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    895809142305
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers smearing windscreen and offside split

  23. Fail48,150 miles (+1,395)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    549718842310
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers smearing windscreen and offside split

  24. Pass46,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    788339802082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,755 miles (+3,369)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    739779402093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear discs getting quite corroded

  26. Pass43,386 miles (+3,814)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    287130811069
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S/F inner wheel arch trim fouling road sping

  27. Pass39,572 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    362862810093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    993255869055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,215 miles (+2,757)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    442353769010
    • FailureBody or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass36,458 miles (+6,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    944505108033
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass30,289 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,289 miles
    Test number
    904043436319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs starting to corode

Questions about LS53 VOT

Does LS53 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VOT?
The MOT on LS53 VOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VOT done?
LS53 VOT was recorded at 139,277 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,482 miles a year.
Has LS53 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VOT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 VOT 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 VOT find?
LS53 VOT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; coil spring corroded all 4 springs; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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