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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LS53 VRNMOT history

LS53 VRN is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

LS53 VRN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2022
Mileage
140,167 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 VRN was last recorded at 140,167 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 1,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,712 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,455 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,167 miles
  • 2021 – 138,712 miles
  • 2020 – 136,801 miles
  • 2019 – 135,114 miles
  • 2018 – 132,368 miles
  • 2017 – 125,804 miles
  • 2016 – 119,137 miles
  • 2015 – 114,899 miles
  • 2014 – 111,841 miles
  • 2013 – 103,762 miles
  • 2012 – 92,672 miles
  • 2011 – 79,050 miles
  • 2010 – 67,068 miles
  • 2008 – 51,716 miles
  • 2007 – 42,370 miles
  • 2006 – 27,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,167 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,167 miles (+1,455)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,167 miles
    Test number
    856049238809
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,712 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,712 miles
    Test number
    933818569710
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail138,708 miles (+1,907)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,708 miles
    Test number
    649119434706
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,801 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,801 miles
    Test number
    165427420025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,701 miles (+1,587)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    179412556181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass135,114 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,114 miles
    Test number
    363626550042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel binding

  7. Fail135,114 miles (+2,746)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,114 miles
    Test number
    443954438525
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel binding

  8. Pass132,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,368 miles
    Test number
    482440272144
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INNER EDGES

  9. Fail132,368 miles (+6,564)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,368 miles
    Test number
    804805097999
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INNER EDGES

  10. Pass125,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,804 miles
    Test number
    732978343895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail125,804 miles (+6,667)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,804 miles
    Test number
    741234846793
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass119,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    471668559988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail119,137 miles (+4,238)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    100437287903
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,899 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,899 miles
    Test number
    758271845043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,841 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    248871554006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  16. Pass111,841 miles (+8,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    597621754093
    • 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)

  17. Pass103,762 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,762 miles
    Test number
    638039413108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,672 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,672 miles
    Test number
    285137712408
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  19. Fail92,672 miles (+13,622)4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,672 miles
    Test number
    776597412105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  20. Pass79,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    857109311106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,050 miles (+11,982)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    775969211171
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass67,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    943359610147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail67,064 miles (+15,348)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    633559210110
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass51,716 miles (+9,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    811881058347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,370 miles (+14,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,370 miles
    Test number
    161783857356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,612 miles
    Test number
    791545726398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VRN

Does LS53 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VRN expired on 9 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VRN?
The MOT on LS53 VRN expired on 9 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VRN done?
LS53 VRN was recorded at 140,167 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has LS53 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VRN has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 VRN 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 VRN find?
LS53 VRN failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 5 more.

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