
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LS53 VROMOT history
LS53 VRO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 84,127 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,608 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 VRO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 VRO was last recorded at 84,127 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 84,115 miles · 7 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 4,608 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 84,127 miles
- 2021 – 82,319 miles
- 2020 – 77,378 miles
- 2019 – 73,306 miles
- 2018 – 67,867 miles
- 2017 – 62,541 miles
- 2015 – 56,713 miles
- 2014 – 51,682 miles
- 2013 – 40,427 miles
- 2012 – 34,980 miles
- 2010 – 30,008 miles
- 2009 – 24,942 miles
- 2008 – 21,048 miles
- 2007 – 17,597 miles
- 2006 – 13,640 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,127 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 84,127 miles
- Test number
- 686138733409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,115 miles (+1,796)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,115 miles
- Test number
- 356944490929
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront engine sensor hanging from engine
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear signs of corrosion to rear exhaust
Pass82,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,319 miles
- Test number
- 341357580204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,314 miles (+4,936)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,314 miles
- Test number
- 927555161195
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,378 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,378 miles
- Test number
- 167026568766
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,306 miles (+5,439)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,306 miles
- Test number
- 696809301239
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,867 miles (+5,326)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,867 miles
- Test number
- 169878825217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,541 miles (+5,828)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 62,541 miles
- Test number
- 930420125833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear tyres Perishing On Outter Wall
Pass56,713 miles (+5,031)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 56,713 miles
- Test number
- 980219372247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,682 miles (+5,708)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 51,682 miles
- Test number
- 497534364388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,974 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,974 miles
- Test number
- 278922204073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 40,427 miles
- Test number
- 937957603070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,427 miles (+5,447)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,427 miles
- Test number
- 966487503020
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass34,980 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 34,980 miles
- Test number
- 179043202053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,008 miles (+5,066)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 30,008 miles
- Test number
- 183634460335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,942 miles (+3,894)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 24,942 miles
- Test number
- 492750509393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,048 miles (+3,451)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,048 miles
- Test number
- 340862328389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,597 miles (+3,957)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 17,597 miles
- Test number
- 921429407338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 13,640 miles
- Test number
- 254200306318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 VRO
- Does LS53 VRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 VRO expired on 11 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 VRO?
- The MOT on LS53 VRO expired on 11 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 VRO done?
- LS53 VRO was recorded at 84,127 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 4,608 miles a year.
- Has LS53 VRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 VRO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS53 VRO 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 VRO find?
- LS53 VRO passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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