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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LX53 BVPMOT history

LX53 BVP is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LX53 BVP green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,365 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BVP was last recorded at 66,365 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,445 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,920 miles
Average per year
2,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,365 miles
  • 2025 – 61,445 miles
  • 2024 – 55,541 miles
  • 2023 – 54,748 miles
  • 2022 – 54,051 miles
  • 2021 – 53,043 miles
  • 2020 – 53,037 miles
  • 2019 – 52,101 miles
  • 2018 – 51,105 miles
  • 2017 – 50,172 miles
  • 2016 – 47,774 miles
  • 2015 – 44,358 miles
  • 2014 – 41,329 miles
  • 2013 – 38,113 miles
  • 2012 – 34,860 miles
  • 2011 – 31,228 miles
  • 2010 – 28,966 miles
  • 2009 – 25,089 miles
  • 2008 – 21,081 miles
  • 2007 – 17,055 miles
  • 2006 – 12,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 disc worn, but not excessively BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear tyres worn around edge of tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,365 miles (+4,920)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,365 miles
    Test number
    567464344933
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,445 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    747096066025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,433 miles (+5,892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,433 miles
    Test number
    984812512323
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass55,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,541 miles
    Test number
    965650117897
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail55,531 miles (+783)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    427707569896
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass54,748 miles (+697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    551925319714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRIVESHAFT CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass54,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    285859621129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail54,051 miles (+1,008)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    538932479655
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySERVICE INDICATOR ON

  9. Pass53,043 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    347691759353
    • 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))

  10. Pass53,037 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    896145316065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass52,966 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    138297303343
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn around edge of tyre

  12. Fail52,965 miles (+864)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,965 miles
    Test number
    844067726620
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn around edge of tyre

  13. Pass52,101 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    273460924344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,105 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    822275827010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on inner part

  15. Pass50,172 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,172 miles
    Test number
    858342616232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,774 miles (+3,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    812893412389
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  17. Pass44,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,358 miles
    Test number
    669273145030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,358 miles (+3,029)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,358 miles
    Test number
    739473745089
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass41,329 miles (+3,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,329 miles
    Test number
    827344244051
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

  20. Pass38,113 miles (+3,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,113 miles
    Test number
    356321753036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,860 miles (+3,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,860 miles
    Test number
    255165692063
    • 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)

  22. Pass31,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    276833301111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,228 miles (+2,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    788103901102
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,966 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    944526490179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,089 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,089 miles
    Test number
    951951489148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,081 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,081 miles
    Test number
    312573388105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,055 miles
    Test number
    144323697106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,055 miles (+4,063)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,055 miles
    Test number
    732193897188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass12,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,992 miles
    Test number
    173947606250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BVP

Does LX53 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BVP is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BVP?
The MOT on LX53 BVP is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BVP done?
LX53 BVP was recorded at 66,365 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,668 miles a year.
Has LX53 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BVP has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 BVP 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 BVP find?
LX53 BVP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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