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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX53 BOUMOT history

LX53 BOU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

LX53 BOU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
77,221 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BOU
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
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BOU was last recorded at 77,221 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 6,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,878 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,343 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 77,221 miles
  • 2020 – 70,878 miles
  • 2019 – 66,702 miles
  • 2018 – 56,355 miles
  • 2017 – 45,319 miles
  • 2016 – 34,988 miles
  • 2015 – 34,269 miles
  • 2014 – 33,709 miles
  • 2013 – 32,793 miles
  • 2012 – 31,684 miles
  • 2011 – 29,839 miles
  • 2010 – 27,695 miles
  • 2009 – 25,535 miles
  • 2008 – 22,942 miles
  • 2007 – 18,309 miles
  • 2006 – 13,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,221 miles (+6,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    541384122514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,878 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,878 miles
    Test number
    514244090689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    433683491533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,700 miles (+10,345)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,700 miles
    Test number
    706996459382
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass56,355 miles (+11,036)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,355 miles
    Test number
    322832732217
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass45,319 miles (+10,331)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    623643211550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,988 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    199454815794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass34,269 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,269 miles
    Test number
    248451819903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,709 miles
    Test number
    649579574286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail33,709 miles (+916)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,709 miles
    Test number
    785019974273
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass32,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    705980183283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,793 miles (+1,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    635433973236
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass31,684 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    658380072223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,839 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    676811871201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,695 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,695 miles
    Test number
    432861670230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,535 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,535 miles
    Test number
    143172279213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,942 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,942 miles
    Test number
    822426778251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,309 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,309 miles
    Test number
    153510557275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,597 miles
    Test number
    383454646238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,597 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,597 miles
    Test number
    813812346222
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX53 BOU

Does LX53 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 BOU expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BOU?
The MOT on LX53 BOU expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 BOU done?
LX53 BOU was recorded at 77,221 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has LX53 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BOU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LX53 BOU 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 LX53 BOU find?
LX53 BOU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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