Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,199 cc
LU53 PESMOT history
LU53 PES is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 124,148 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,465 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU53 PES
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU53 PES was last recorded at 124,148 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,111 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 9,465 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,148 miles
- 2024 – 114,727 miles
- 2023 – 107,291 miles
- 2022 – 100,552 miles
- 2021 – 95,213 miles
- 2020 – 87,319 miles
- 2019 – 77,847 miles
- 2018 – 61,263 miles
- 2017 – 41,103 miles
- 2016 – 31,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,148 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,148 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 124,148 miles
- Test number
- 878454637538
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,111 miles (+9,384)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,111 miles
- Test number
- 126689345491
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner 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))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,727 miles (+7,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 114,727 miles
- Test number
- 455073407438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,291 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 107,291 miles
- Test number
- 119399696445
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin [Offside/nearside front] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Fail107,291 miles (+6,739)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,291 miles
- Test number
- 201703698341
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin [Offside/nearside front] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Pass100,552 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 100,552 miles
- Test number
- 568822454970
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing slight deterioration.
Pass95,213 miles (+7,894)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,213 miles
- Test number
- 353459841936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,319 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,319 miles
- Test number
- 624608218920
- AdvisoryUnder trays / covers fitted
Fail87,319 miles (+9,472)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,319 miles
- Test number
- 231742853953
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder trays / covers fitted
Pass77,847 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,847 miles
- Test number
- 382267407131
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Fail77,847 miles (+16,584)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,847 miles
- Test number
- 331434741095
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass61,263 miles (+12,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 61,263 miles
- Test number
- 867813687259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively & o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Pass49,205 miles (+8,102)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 49,205 miles
- Test number
- 368019964600
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,103 miles (+9,697)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 41,103 miles
- Test number
- 808723700584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 31,406 miles
- Test number
- 872877264485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU53 PES
- Does LU53 PES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 PES is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU53 PES?
- The MOT on LU53 PES is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU53 PES done?
- LU53 PES was recorded at 124,148 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,465 miles a year.
- Has LU53 PES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU53 PES has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LU53 PES 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 LU53 PES find?
- LU53 PES passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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