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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LX53 BVLMOT history

LX53 BVL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

LX53 BVL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,938 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BVL was last recorded at 93,938 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,731 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
207 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,938 miles
  • 2024 – 93,731 miles
  • 2023 – 93,368 miles
  • 2020 – 90,675 miles
  • 2018 – 89,230 miles
  • 2017 – 82,420 miles
  • 2016 – 77,775 miles
  • 2015 – 75,226 miles
  • 2014 – 71,721 miles
  • 2013 – 67,422 miles
  • 2012 – 56,405 miles
  • 2011 – 51,667 miles
  • 2010 – 40,966 miles
  • 2009 – 35,905 miles
  • 2008 – 28,258 miles
  • 2007 – 21,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,938 miles (+207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,938 miles
    Test number
    133809372125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass93,731 miles (+363)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    527445650596
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,368 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    583469873522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,675 miles
    Test number
    299264812218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,675 miles (+1,445)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,675 miles
    Test number
    587916079633
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,230 miles (+6,810)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    110142030282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass82,420 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    107151464564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail82,417 miles (+4,642)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,417 miles
    Test number
    882631973050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass77,775 miles (+2,549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    636892695990
    • Advisory2x rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass75,226 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    156310835015
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  11. Fail75,226 miles (+3,505)7 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    875050035030
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp sectors not working
    • NoteO/s brake lamp dim
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  12. Pass71,721 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,721 miles
    Test number
    138205734089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    878373433165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,422 miles (+11,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    275461533143
    • FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass56,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    319929222155
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail56,405 miles (+4,738)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    467309322183
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    305209421127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,667 miles (+10,701)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    819689121159
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass40,966 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    222045430446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    263204139493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,905 miles (+7,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    452174139154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass28,258 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,258 miles
    Test number
    831937838134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,187 miles
    Test number
    593085537160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LX53 BVL

Does LX53 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 BVL expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BVL?
The MOT on LX53 BVL expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 BVL done?
LX53 BVL was recorded at 93,938 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has LX53 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BVL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 BVL 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 BVL find?
LX53 BVL passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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