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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,984 cc

LU53 ROSMOT history

LU53 ROS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 82,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LU53 ROS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,054 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 ROS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
6 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 ROS was last recorded at 82,054 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 14,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,775 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,279 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,054 miles
  • 2025 – 67,775 miles
  • 2024 – 54,187 miles
  • 2023 – 48,057 miles
  • 2022 – 42,948 miles
  • 2021 – 38,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,054 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 29 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,054 miles (+14,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,054 miles
    Test number
    297254570043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass67,775 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    670564526629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,610 miles (+13,423)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    521822123938
    • DangerousFront Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    177716778092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,187 miles (+6,130)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    245811227675
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass48,057 miles (+5,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    657549135801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,948 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    945674784859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    538684127747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 ROS

Does LU53 ROS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 ROS is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 ROS?
The MOT on LU53 ROS is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 ROS done?
LU53 ROS was recorded at 82,054 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has LU53 ROS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 ROS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LU53 ROS 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 ROS find?
LU53 ROS passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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