Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc
LX53 LSFMOT history
LX53 LSF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 114,220 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 LSF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 LSF was last recorded at 114,220 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,151 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,069 miles
- Average per year
- 4,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,220 miles
- 2025 – 111,151 miles
- 2024 – 105,277 miles
- 2023 – 102,306 miles
- 2022 – 100,038 miles
- 2021 – 97,898 miles
- 2020 – 95,861 miles
- 2019 – 90,604 miles
- 2018 – 80,347 miles
- 2017 – 74,649 miles
- 2016 – 71,308 miles
- 2015 – 67,869 miles
- 2014 – 64,906 miles
- 2013 – 59,881 miles
- 2012 – 50,403 miles
- 2011 – 39,348 miles
- 2010 – 29,980 miles
- 2009 – 28,086 miles
- 2008 – 26,630 miles
- 2006 – 20,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,220 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear silencer box corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Coolant leak coolant level low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear light lens damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front anti-roll bar can slide left to right
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,220 miles (+3,069)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 114,220 miles
- Test number
- 337231654378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,151 miles (+5,874)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 111,151 miles
- Test number
- 959398133860
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,277 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 105,277 miles
- Test number
- 418562715678
- AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant level low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar can slide left to right
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail105,276 miles (+2,970)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,276 miles
- Test number
- 177426446319
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant level low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar can slide left to right
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass102,306 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 102,306 miles
- Test number
- 689141344763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,289 miles (+2,251)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,289 miles
- Test number
- 916665444063
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,038 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 100,038 miles
- Test number
- 662177272011
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer box corroded
Fail100,037 miles (+2,139)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,037 miles
- Test number
- 101255673578
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer box corroded
Pass97,898 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 97,898 miles
- Test number
- 659637640798
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer box corroded
Fail97,898 miles (+2,037)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,898 miles
- Test number
- 879659867557
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer box corroded
Pass95,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 95,861 miles
- Test number
- 219260206329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,861 miles (+442)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,861 miles
- Test number
- 967670233014
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass95,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,419 miles
- Test number
- 758385759407
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,419 miles (+4,815)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,419 miles
- Test number
- 908209098236
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 90,604 miles
- Test number
- 379813326631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,604 miles (+10,257)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,604 miles
- Test number
- 757952300912
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass80,347 miles (+5,698)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,347 miles
- Test number
- 224693683601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,649 miles (+3,341)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 74,649 miles
- Test number
- 397845001582
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass71,308 miles (+3,439)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,308 miles
- Test number
- 335109547973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,869 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 67,869 miles
- Test number
- 206508705049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,833 miles (+2,927)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,833 miles
- Test number
- 698806405044
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass64,906 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 64,906 miles
- Test number
- 915208504044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,881 miles (+9,478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,881 miles
- Test number
- 147262573193
- 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)
Pass50,403 miles (+11,055)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 50,403 miles
- Test number
- 146948752143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,348 miles (+9,368)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,348 miles
- Test number
- 228833451482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,980 miles (+1,894)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 29,980 miles
- Test number
- 824929250168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,086 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 28,086 miles
- Test number
- 112241789111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 26,630 miles
- Test number
- 884589198075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,620 miles (+6,114)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,620 miles
- Test number
- 512589098074
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass20,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 20,506 miles
- Test number
- 921345736358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 LSF
- Does LX53 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 LSF is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 LSF?
- The MOT on LX53 LSF is valid until 23 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 LSF done?
- LX53 LSF was recorded at 114,220 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,730 miles a year.
- Has LX53 LSF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 LSF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX53 LSF 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 LSF find?
- LX53 LSF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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