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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

LX53 BVTMOT history

LX53 BVT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

LX53 BVT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
149,680 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BVT
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 BVT was last recorded at 149,680 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 8,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,995 miles · 28 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
8,685 miles
Average per year
9,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,680 miles
  • 2021 – 140,995 miles
  • 2020 – 133,035 miles
  • 2019 – 121,525 miles
  • 2018 – 121,427 miles
  • 2017 – 110,233 miles
  • 2016 – 99,019 miles
  • 2015 – 90,535 miles
  • 2014 – 81,521 miles
  • 2013 – 75,018 miles
  • 2012 – 61,794 miles
  • 2011 – 46,425 miles
  • 2010 – 31,276 miles
  • 2009 – 22,771 miles
  • 2008 – 19,383 miles
  • 2007 – 14,145 miles
  • 2006 – 6,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
  • AdvisoryHorn Weak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not fully secure - bracket broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has high travel
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 dangerous6 major1 repaired2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    347289693883
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHorn Weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not fully secure - bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has high travel
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,680 miles (+8,685)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,680 miles
    Test number
    526899299265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,995 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    798451255475
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail140,995 miles (+7,960)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    948845874645
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass133,035 miles (+11,510)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    638086594698
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked exceeding 40mm below wipers (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer deteriorating

  6. Pass121,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    576553522167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise; Nearside front lower ball joint worn [attention required].

  7. Fail121,525 miles (+98)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    230494018829
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise; Nearside front lower ball joint worn [attention required].

  8. Fail121,427 miles (+11,194)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    960338718595
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested not tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass110,233 miles (+11,214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,233 miles
    Test number
    189973228481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    946130663143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail99,019 miles (+8,484)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    524692483995
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,535 miles (+9,014)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,535 miles
    Test number
    922050016643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,521 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    787499184274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,516 miles (+6,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,516 miles
    Test number
    448237284288
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail75,018 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    106201403384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  16. Pass75,018 miles (+13,224)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    415001803310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  17. Pass61,794 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    288330302342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,498 miles (+15,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    458094792204
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass46,425 miles (+15,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    257391201314
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass31,276 miles (+8,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,276 miles
    Test number
    673633400383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,771 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,771 miles
    Test number
    262264509334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,383 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,383 miles
    Test number
    810235398294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,145 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,145 miles
    Test number
    182888597204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,230 miles
    Test number
    211654906325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BVT

Does LX53 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 BVT expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BVT?
The MOT on LX53 BVT expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 BVT done?
LX53 BVT was recorded at 149,680 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 9,130 miles a year.
Has LX53 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BVT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 BVT 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 BVT find?
LX53 BVT failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 20 more.

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