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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX53 BPFMOT history

LX53 BPF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

LX53 BPF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
127,125 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BPF
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
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BPF was last recorded at 127,125 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,125 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,125 miles
  • 2023 – 120,543 miles
  • 2022 – 113,740 miles
  • 2021 – 108,833 miles
  • 2019 – 102,261 miles
  • 2018 – 93,036 miles
  • 2017 – 85,631 miles
  • 2016 – 83,183 miles
  • 2015 – 78,640 miles
  • 2014 – 74,091 miles
  • 2013 – 68,239 miles
  • 2012 – 62,809 miles
  • 2011 – 57,454 miles
  • 2010 – 50,523 miles
  • 2009 – 40,365 miles
  • 2008 – 28,093 miles
  • 2007 – 24,506 miles
  • 2006 – 14,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,125 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat Quick release for access to back, wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust outer skin loose / corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    738609317808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat Quick release for access to back, worn
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust outer skin loose / corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,125 miles (+6,582)6 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    660405648986
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat Quick release for access to back, worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust outer skin loose / corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,543 miles (+6,803)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,543 miles
    Test number
    376483795710
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,740 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    579566944285
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  5. Fail113,740 miles (+4,907)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    225801060376
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Pass108,833 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,833 miles
    Test number
    634866799619
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limits only just met
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Fail108,833 miles (+6,572)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,833 miles
    Test number
    240331466171
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExpansion bottle cap missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake limits only just met
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass102,261 miles (+94)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    561289132854
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Fail102,167 miles (+9,131)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,167 miles
    Test number
    217491876816
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass93,036 miles (+7,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    210905573312
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass85,631 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    757264206852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass83,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    904512829507
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter rattling

  13. Fail83,183 miles (+4,543)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    978597905582
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter rattling

  14. Pass78,640 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    325839185183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroding
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm tread depth

  15. Fail78,624 miles (+4,533)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    168777785105
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroding
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm tread depth

  16. Pass74,091 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,091 miles
    Test number
    478853394197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,239 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    578041203282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass68,239 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    955921503292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,809 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    199731452120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    265050581413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,454 miles (+6,931)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    388660881130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass50,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    883991830290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail50,523 miles (+10,158)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    513761730230
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,365 miles (+12,272)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    581550549297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,093 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    850542648219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,506 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,506 miles
    Test number
    902992537257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,943 miles
    Test number
    341135336250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BPF

Does LX53 BPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 BPF expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BPF?
The MOT on LX53 BPF expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 BPF done?
LX53 BPF was recorded at 127,125 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has LX53 BPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BPF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX53 BPF 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 BPF find?
LX53 BPF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front drivers seat quick release for access to back, worn; rear exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer skin loose / corroded.

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