Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LX53 BVGMOT history
LX53 BVG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 45,926 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,916 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 BVG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 BVG was last recorded at 45,926 miles on 14 May 2026, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,359 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 567 miles
- Average per year
- 1,916 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,926 miles
- 2025 – 45,359 miles
- 2024 – 42,589 miles
- 2023 – 40,144 miles
- 2022 – 36,278 miles
- 2021 – 31,458 miles
- 2020 – 30,177 miles
- 2019 – 29,803 miles
- 2018 – 29,069 miles
- 2017 – 28,392 miles
- 2016 – 27,740 miles
- 2015 – 27,093 miles
- 2014 – 25,676 miles
- 2013 – 23,949 miles
- 2012 – 22,417 miles
- 2011 – 19,942 miles
- 2010 – 17,381 miles
- 2009 – 15,038 miles
- 2008 – 12,701 miles
- 2007 – 10,717 miles
- 2006 – 8,370 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,926 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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks all around tread.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,926 miles (+567)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 45,926 miles
- Test number
- 384925171608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,359 miles (+2,770)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 45,359 miles
- Test number
- 492680251515
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,589 miles (+2,445)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 42,589 miles
- Test number
- 782269951436
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil seepage around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass40,144 miles (+3,866)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 40,144 miles
- Test number
- 176011283485
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass36,278 miles (+4,820)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 36,278 miles
- Test number
- 678163166871
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly wavy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp very slightly dims with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass31,458 miles (+1,281)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 31,458 miles
- Test number
- 293729512714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass30,177 miles (+374)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 30,177 miles
- Test number
- 387463756021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracks all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,803 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 29,803 miles
- Test number
- 410433765971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks all around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail29,802 miles (+733)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,802 miles
- Test number
- 608039070731
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wipers
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks all around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,069 miles (+677)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 29,069 miles
- Test number
- 979923643491
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,392 miles (+652)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 28,392 miles
- Test number
- 747688919739
- AdvisoryMIL lamp (engine management ) stays on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak around gearbox area
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers
Pass27,740 miles (+647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 27,740 miles
- Test number
- 684771112829
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass27,093 miles (+1,417)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 27,093 miles
- Test number
- 287901013410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,676 miles (+1,727)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,676 miles
- Test number
- 696806464230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,949 miles (+1,532)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 23,949 miles
- Test number
- 278828663213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,417 miles (+2,475)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 22,417 miles
- Test number
- 929580802322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,942 miles (+2,561)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 19,942 miles
- Test number
- 337104181220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,381 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,381 miles
- Test number
- 342377680204
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass17,381 miles (+2,343)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 17,381 miles
- Test number
- 680317880269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,038 miles (+2,337)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 15,038 miles
- Test number
- 194227789201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,701 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 12,701 miles
- Test number
- 423034858290
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass10,717 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 10,717 miles
- Test number
- 863231977264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 8,370 miles
- Test number
- 411418476239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 BVG
- Does LX53 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BVG is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 BVG?
- The MOT on LX53 BVG is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 BVG done?
- LX53 BVG was recorded at 45,926 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,916 miles a year.
- Has LX53 BVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 BVG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on LX53 BVG 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 BVG find?
- LX53 BVG passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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