VOLKSWAGEN POLO COMFORT 12V 1.2L 5 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK LX53BLJ has 29 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO COMFORT 12V 1.2L 5 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 93,449 miles 7 months ago on Monday 16th February 2026 at 14:44.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 21st February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

LX53BLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 202793,449 MI
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 202693,445 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202521ST FEBRUARY 202691,746 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 202591,746 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202421ST FEBRUARY 202590,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 202321ST FEBRUARY 202488,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202221ST FEBRUARY 202387,295 MI
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 202287,294 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202121ST FEBRUARY 202283,411 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 202183,410 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak At Radiator
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202021ST FEBRUARY 202177,728 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201921ST FEBRUARY 202075,690 MI
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 201975,690 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201821ST FEBRUARY 201972,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Upper Oil Leak Sump Gasket Leaking
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 201872,770 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Washer Jets Need Adjusting
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Coolant Leak Coolest Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Upper Oil Leak Sump Gasket Leaking
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle Can Not Be Opened From Inside And Outside (6.2.b.1c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201721ST FEBRUARY 201869,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Drum Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Drum Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Your 1st Mot Was Due On The 01/09/2006 Then On That Date Or Before Each Year ?
  6. ADVISORY - This Vehicle Is A '' Volkswagen Polo Comfort 12v 1.2l 5 Door Manual Hatchback
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 201621ST FEBRUARY 201766,574 MI
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 201666,564 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201521ST FEBRUARY 201660,405 MI
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 201560,405 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Insecure (1.4.a.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201421ST FEBRUARY 201552,584 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Washers And Wipers Deteriorated.
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Level Low.
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201452,584 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Insecure (1.4.a.2b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  5. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Washers And Wipers Deteriorated.
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Level Low.
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201321ST FEBRUARY 201449,027 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Washer Pattern Poor.
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201221ST FEBRUARY 201345,184 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201121ST FEBRUARY 201241,250 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201021ST FEBRUARY 201137,091 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 200812TH NOVEMBER 200930,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Near Side Tyre Has Nail (slow Puncher)
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 200711TH NOVEMBER 200826,657 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20061ST SEPTEMBER 200722,115 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LX53BLJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

LX53BLJ MOT Comments

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LX53BLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 93,449 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,063 miles

LX53BLJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo Comfort 12v 1.2l 5 Door Manual Hatchback with registration LX53BLJ was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 93,449 miles, so this Volkswagen Polo Comfort 12v 1.2l has travelled an average of 4,063 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo Comfort 12v 1.2l 5 Door Manual Hatchback beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LX53BLJ has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo Comfort 12v 1.2l 5 Door Manual Hatchback has had 22 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 11 Major, 2 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo Comfort 12v 1.2l 5 Door Manual Hatchback is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does LX53BLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 LX53BLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LX53BLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 LX53BLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does LX53BLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for LX53BLJ will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LX53BLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for LX53BLJ will expire in 5 months on Sunday 21st February 2027. Read more

When did LX53BLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LX53BLJ was on Monday 16th February 2026 at 14:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LX53BLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for LX53BLJ we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LX53BLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for LX53BLJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has LX53BLJ done?

The odometer reading for LX53BLJ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 93,449 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,063 miles per year. Read more

How old is LX53BLJ?

The vehicle LX53BLJ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is LX53BLJ?

The official colour of LX53BLJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does LX53BLJ have?

LX53BLJ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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