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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LX53 LSZMOT history

LX53 LSZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LX53 LSZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,349 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LSZ was last recorded at 136,349 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,140 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,349 miles
  • 2025 – 121,127 miles
  • 2024 – 115,344 miles
  • 2023 – 110,988 miles
  • 2022 – 103,181 miles
  • 2020 – 103,054 miles
  • 2019 – 101,242 miles
  • 2018 – 98,695 miles
  • 2017 – 95,760 miles
  • 2015 – 89,866 miles
  • 2014 – 87,804 miles
  • 2013 – 84,951 miles
  • 2012 – 81,749 miles
  • 2011 – 74,796 miles
  • 2010 – 65,091 miles
  • 2009 – 51,870 miles
  • 2008 – 39,069 miles
  • 2007 – 33,571 miles
  • 2006 – 27,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,349 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,349 miles (+209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,349 miles
    Test number
    302235648609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail136,140 miles (+15,013)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,140 miles
    Test number
    461785792829
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass121,127 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,127 miles
    Test number
    575999947569
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,124 miles (+5,780)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    134545788489
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At Flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,344 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    475938446473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,988 miles
    Test number
    538746802894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,988 miles (+7,807)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,988 miles
    Test number
    348960397878
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,181 miles
    Test number
    721019199717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail103,181 miles (+127)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,181 miles
    Test number
    126817670727
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass103,054 miles (+1,812)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,054 miles
    Test number
    751229708131
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,242 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    210487709008
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp partially unlit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V. gaiter slightly insecure, still preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test.

  12. Pass98,695 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    280605595721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,644 miles (+2,884)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,644 miles
    Test number
    945013450029
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass95,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    814471076826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,760 miles (+5,894)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    727540292174
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass89,866 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    873944023578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,804 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    918779924307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,951 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    818429523321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass81,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    157149322352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,749 miles (+6,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    228349122364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass74,796 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    369759521346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,091 miles (+13,221)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,091 miles
    Test number
    393857320307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,870 miles (+12,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    844940939341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,069 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    703591438398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,571 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    650330437331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,523 miles
    Test number
    224941336365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 LSZ

Does LX53 LSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 LSZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LSZ?
The MOT on LX53 LSZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 LSZ done?
LX53 LSZ was recorded at 136,349 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has LX53 LSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LSZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 LSZ 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 LSZ find?
LX53 LSZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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