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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LX53 BTZMOT history

LX53 BTZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 46,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LX53 BTZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,124 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BTZ was last recorded at 46,124 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,710 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,124 miles
  • 2025 – 45,710 miles
  • 2024 – 45,382 miles
  • 2023 – 44,731 miles
  • 2022 – 43,973 miles
  • 2021 – 43,753 miles
  • 2020 – 42,940 miles
  • 2019 – 42,313 miles
  • 2018 – 39,303 miles
  • 2017 – 38,360 miles
  • 2016 – 35,800 miles
  • 2015 – 34,575 miles
  • 2014 – 33,430 miles
  • 2013 – 31,896 miles
  • 2012 – 27,414 miles
  • 2011 – 25,403 miles
  • 2010 – 23,929 miles
  • 2009 – 21,168 miles
  • 2008 – 18,730 miles
  • 2007 – 14,273 miles
  • 2006 – 11,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,124 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,124 miles
    Test number
    414722347996
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail46,124 miles (+414)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,124 miles
    Test number
    287055726547
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass45,710 miles (+328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    109596149983
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s body slightly damaged front to back

  4. Pass45,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,382 miles
    Test number
    735647102829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail45,382 miles (+651)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,382 miles
    Test number
    684766729043
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,731 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    703024271329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,973 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,973 miles
    Test number
    878830384359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,753 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    907027669116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,940 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,940 miles
    Test number
    484893483687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,313 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,313 miles
    Test number
    513936402621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,303 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,303 miles
    Test number
    796802580375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,360 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,360 miles
    Test number
    416437547397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,800 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,800 miles
    Test number
    569367374655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,575 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    577713705264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    626075204228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,430 miles (+1,534)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    175794004230
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass31,896 miles (+4,482)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    506443203221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracking lines in tread area

  18. Fail27,414 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,414 miles
    Test number
    166485402260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass27,414 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,414 miles
    Test number
    797355902229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,403 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,403 miles
    Test number
    689038211288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management fault warning light on.

  21. Fail25,403 miles (+1,474)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,403 miles
    Test number
    837757211218
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management fault warning light on.

  22. Pass23,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    102591120209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail23,929 miles (+2,761)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    164621620297
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail21,168 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    480440449289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass21,168 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    960230249216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,730 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,730 miles
    Test number
    883072048271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,273 miles
    Test number
    700480247253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,273 miles (+2,847)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,273 miles
    Test number
    741730147242
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Fail11,426 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,426 miles
    Test number
    681462946200
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass11,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,426 miles
    Test number
    712292446265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BTZ

Does LX53 BTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BTZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BTZ?
The MOT on LX53 BTZ 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 LX53 BTZ done?
LX53 BTZ was recorded at 46,124 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has LX53 BTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BTZ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 BTZ 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 BTZ find?
LX53 BTZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 3 more.

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