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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX53 BVCMOT history

LX53 BVC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX53 BVC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,477 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BVC
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
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BVC was last recorded at 41,477 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,010 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
1,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,477 miles
  • 2025 – 41,010 miles
  • 2024 – 40,588 miles
  • 2023 – 39,762 miles
  • 2022 – 39,066 miles
  • 2021 – 38,151 miles
  • 2020 – 36,798 miles
  • 2019 – 36,301 miles
  • 2018 – 34,468 miles
  • 2017 – 33,909 miles
  • 2016 – 33,011 miles
  • 2015 – 32,673 miles
  • 2014 – 32,167 miles
  • 2013 – 31,230 miles
  • 2012 – 30,445 miles
  • 2011 – 29,143 miles
  • 2010 – 27,088 miles
  • 2009 – 24,285 miles
  • 2008 – 18,403 miles
  • 2007 – 13,321 miles
  • 2006 – 9,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,477 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,477 miles (+467)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    162839099001
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass41,010 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    437914819161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,588 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    933290494834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,762 miles (+696)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    635360663358
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly misty

  5. Pass39,066 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,066 miles
    Test number
    132406042929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,151 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,151 miles
    Test number
    936494232323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,798 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    920750783663
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,301 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,301 miles
    Test number
    705318384203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,468 miles (+559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    872209022295
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass33,909 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,909 miles
    Test number
    566521283909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,011 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    644605519323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail33,011 miles (+338)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    510679720122
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass32,673 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    362903439997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,167 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,167 miles
    Test number
    395591864499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,230 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,230 miles
    Test number
    337432253480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass31,230 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,230 miles
    Test number
    819122953240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,445 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,445 miles
    Test number
    895207352285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    259586851241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail29,143 miles (+2,055)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    766556151248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,088 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,088 miles
    Test number
    704773260299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,285 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    414197259253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,403 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,403 miles
    Test number
    611669858266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,321 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,321 miles
    Test number
    843757667290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,085 miles
    Test number
    601410456278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BVC

Does LX53 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BVC is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BVC?
The MOT on LX53 BVC is valid until 29 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 BVC done?
LX53 BVC was recorded at 41,477 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,615 miles a year.
Has LX53 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BVC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LX53 BVC 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 BVC find?
LX53 BVC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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