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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX53 BTYMOT history

LX53 BTY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

LX53 BTY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
64,501 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BTY was last recorded at 64,501 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 3,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2018: 57,967 miles, lower than 91,687 miles on 1 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,031 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,470 miles
Average per year
3,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,501 miles
  • 2021 – 61,031 miles
  • 2019 – 59,220 miles
  • 2018 – 57,967 miles
  • 2017 – 91,687 miles
  • 2016 – 81,108 miles
  • 2015 – 70,189 miles
  • 2014 – 62,163 miles
  • 2013 – 54,647 miles
  • 2012 – 46,102 miles
  • 2011 – 39,271 miles
  • 2010 – 33,112 miles
  • 2009 – 32,565 miles
  • 2008 – 28,374 miles
  • 2007 – 22,546 miles
  • 2006 – 16,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,501 miles (+3,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    366592667110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass61,031 miles (+1,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,031 miles
    Test number
    889612205957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Corrosion

  3. Pass59,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    433516636283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,220 miles (+1,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    560060547122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,967 miles (-33,720)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    988535227856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,687 miles (+10,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    266644728100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  7. Pass81,108 miles (+10,919)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    990934619208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,189 miles (+8,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    149092495010
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass62,163 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,163 miles
    Test number
    258575014144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,647 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    856473463147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,102 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    197397512158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,271 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,271 miles
    Test number
    926818101178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,112 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,112 miles
    Test number
    443855010015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,565 miles (+4,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,565 miles
    Test number
    234777859253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass28,374 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    562013858275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,546 miles
    Test number
    170904267295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,546 miles (+6,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,546 miles
    Test number
    470064867235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass16,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,209 miles
    Test number
    764968466293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,209 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,209 miles
    Test number
    650778666221
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about LX53 BTY

Does LX53 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 BTY expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BTY?
The MOT on LX53 BTY expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 BTY done?
LX53 BTY was recorded at 64,501 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 3,105 miles a year.
Has LX53 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BTY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LX53 BTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 BTY find?
LX53 BTY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear coil spring corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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