Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LX53 BUFMOT history
LX53 BUF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 75,715 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 75,715 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,273 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 BUF
- 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
- 5 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 BUF was last recorded at 75,715 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Sept 2019: 18,839 miles, lower than 43,109 miles on 3 Sept 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,704 miles · 14 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 3,273 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,715 miles
- 2025 – 73,352 miles
- 2024 – 70,009 miles
- 2023 – 65,081 miles
- 2022 – 58,368 miles
- 2021 – 52,408 miles
- 2020 – 50,792 miles
- 2019 – 47,550 miles
- 2018 – 43,109 miles
- 2017 – 41,666 miles
- 2016 – 39,904 miles
- 2015 – 38,675 miles
- 2014 – 37,066 miles
- 2013 – 34,603 miles
- 2012 – 31,157 miles
- 2011 – 28,149 miles
- 2010 – 23,438 miles
- 2009 – 20,472 miles
- 2008 – 16,791 miles
- 2007 – 13,701 miles
- 2006 – 10,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,715 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
32 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,715 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 75,715 miles
- Test number
- 459439778356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,704 miles (+2,352)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,704 miles
- Test number
- 883298078225
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,352 miles (+3,343)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 73,352 miles
- Test number
- 284739107861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,009 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 70,009 miles
- Test number
- 227285794606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat does not tilt forward
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail70,009 miles (+4,928)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,009 miles
- Test number
- 999775810670
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat does not tilt forward
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,081 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 65,081 miles
- Test number
- 124651542095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,081 miles (+6,713)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,081 miles
- Test number
- 119159178136
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,368 miles
- Test number
- 833600484194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,368 miles (+5,960)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,368 miles
- Test number
- 541004178947
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass52,408 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 52,408 miles
- Test number
- 772860628569
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass50,792 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 50,792 miles
- Test number
- 584350910876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,550 miles (+28,711)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 47,550 miles
- Test number
- 685900509293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail18,839 miles (-24,270)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,839 miles
- Test number
- 475229991367
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 43,109 miles
- Test number
- 770188085646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,109 miles (+1,443)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,109 miles
- Test number
- 111783771549
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass41,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 41,666 miles
- Test number
- 459713525612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,666 miles (+1,762)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,666 miles
- Test number
- 343042902643
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,904 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 39,904 miles
- Test number
- 555861017004
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre beginning to wear on inner edge
Fail39,903 miles (+1,228)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,903 miles
- Test number
- 387164373453
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre beginning to wear on inner edge
Pass38,675 miles (+1,609)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,675 miles
- Test number
- 125282269171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,066 miles (+2,463)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 37,066 miles
- Test number
- 325112754471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 34,603 miles
- Test number
- 756123283269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,603 miles (+3,446)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,603 miles
- Test number
- 318123283410
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
Pass31,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 31,157 miles
- Test number
- 396267272453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,157 miles (+3,008)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,157 miles
- Test number
- 888506772205
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 28,149 miles
- Test number
- 717687971272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,148 miles (+4,710)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,148 miles
- Test number
- 348367271427
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteFRONT SUB-FRAME BUSHES WEAK BUT NOT SPLIT
Pass23,438 miles (+2,966)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 23,438 miles
- Test number
- 824434570210
- NoteOsr tyre wearing on outer edges
Pass20,472 miles (+3,681)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 20,472 miles
- Test number
- 641586979236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,791 miles (+3,090)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 16,791 miles
- Test number
- 921914688266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,701 miles (+3,339)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 13,701 miles
- Test number
- 190367977234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 10,362 miles
- Test number
- 292243886257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 BUF
- Does LX53 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BUF is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 BUF?
- The MOT on LX53 BUF is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 BUF done?
- LX53 BUF was recorded at 75,715 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,273 miles a year.
- Has LX53 BUF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 BUF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 BUF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX53 BUF find?
- LX53 BUF passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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